Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
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"Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a charming collection of poetry and fables intended for children, written in the mid-19th century. This work is designed to both instruct and entertain young readers, employing a mix of joyous hymns, thoughtful songs, and moralistic fables. The overarching theme revolves around moral lessons, the beauty of nature, and the importance of faith and love, making it a delightful
read for families and educators alike. At the start of this collection, the author expresses her desire to connect with children and families through poetry. The introductory prefaces reveal Follen's intent to provide children with pieces that resonate with their experiences while nurturing their character. The opening poems explore themes of innocence, joy, and the presence of a loving God in every aspect of life. Each piece serves to instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for both the natural world and divine love, setting the stage for the various hymns and fables that follow throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People |
| Credits |
Produced by PM Childrens Library, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. Produced from page scans provided by Internet Archive and University of Florida. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Fables |
| Subject | Children's songs |
| Subject | Hymns -- Juvenile |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16688 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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