The Story of an Ostrich: An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme. by I. J. Potter
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"The Story of an Ostrich: An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme" by I. J. Potter is a literary work that combines poetry and satire, likely crafted in the early 20th century. This book serves as a humorous exploration of social dynamics, particularly focusing on the relationships between different societal roles and classes. It is presented in a witty, rhymed format that uses the figure of an ostrich to convey deeper philosophical
meanings about interdependence and the folly of pride. The narrative revolves around the life of an ostrich that becomes increasingly frustrated with its own feet, quite literally pecking at them in ignorance of their significance to its existence. As the story unfolds, the ostrich learns that its disdain for its feet is misplaced, recognizing that both the head and feet are essential parts of the body, symbolizing the broader human condition. The ostrich’s journey highlights themes of self-awareness and the importance of acknowledging the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their societal status. Ultimately, the story presents a comedic yet thoughtful commentary on the need for unity and cooperation among various segments of society to achieve harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Potter, I. J. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nolcini, Edmund |
| LoC No. | tmp91001335 |
| Title | The Story of an Ostrich: An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Political satire |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37530 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37530-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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