Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography by Marshall Saunders

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Author Saunders, Marshall, 1861-1947
Author of introduction, etc. Butterworth, Hezekiah, 1839-1905
Title Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography
Credits Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
Summary "Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography" by Marshall Saunders is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The book presents the story of Beautiful Joe, an ordinary dog reflecting on his life experiences, particularly focusing on themes of cruelty to animals and the quest for kindness and understanding from humans. The narrative includes characters such as Beautiful Joe, his cruel former owner Jenkins, and the compassionate Morris family who rescue and care for him. The opening of the book introduces Beautiful Joe as he shares his early life marked by abuse at the hands of a cruel milkman. He narrates the painful memories of witnessing the mistreatment of his mother and siblings, ultimately culminating in his own brutal mutilation. Just as hope seems lost, a compassionate young man intervenes and rescues Joe, taking him to a new home with the Morris family. Here, Joe begins to experience love and empathy, as well as the promise of a happier existence, leading to significant transformations in his life. The introductory chapters establish a strong contrast between the cruelty he endured and the kindness he begins to encounter, setting the tone for a powerful exploration of the human-animal bond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Dogs -- Fiction
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Canada -- Fiction
Subject Animal welfare -- Fiction
Subject Human-animal relationships -- Fiction
Subject Dog owners -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2818
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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