Fifty Famous Fables by Lida B. McMurry
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"Fifty Famous Fables" by Lida B. McMurry is a children's collection of fables written in the early 20th century. The book is designed for young readers, likely aimed at primary school students, and presents a series of moral stories that impart valuable life lessons through simple narratives involving animals. Each fable carries a moral lesson that encourages children to reflect on ethical behavior and the consequences of their actions. The book features
a wide variety of tales, such as "The Tortoise and the Ducks," where the tortoise's desire to join the ducks leads to his downfall when he cannot resist speaking while in flight. Other stories like "The Lion and the Mouse" highlight the importance of kindness and reciprocity; the small mouse helps the mighty lion in his time of need, proving that size does not determine one's ability to make a difference. Throughout the fables, characters like the fox, crow, and donkey reappear in various scenarios that illustrate themes of pride, greed, and cooperation. Overall, McMurry's collection not only entertains but educates, making it a delightful read for children learning moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McMurry, Lida B. (Lida Brown), 1853-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fifty Famous Fables |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fables |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4324 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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