The Story of a Donkey by comtesse de Sophie Ségur
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| Author | Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874 |
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| Editor | Dole, Charles F. (Charles Fletcher), 1845-1927 |
| Illustrator | Saunders, E. H. |
| Translator | Welsh, Charles, 1850-1914 |
| Title |
The Story of a Donkey abridged from the French of Madame la comtesse de Ségur |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Story of a Donkey" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children’s narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the experiences and thoughts of Neddy, a donkey, as he navigates a life filled with both kindness and cruelty from humans. It reflects on themes of empathy, redemption, and the treatment of animals, showcasing the donkey’s perspective on the interactions and relationships he forms throughout his life. In the tale, Neddy begins as a mistreated donkey, forced to carry heavy loads and endure harsh treatment from his masters. After a series of events, including his bold escape to a forest, he discovers a new, kinder family who treats him well. Despite encountering trouble caused by revengeful actions and mistakes, Neddy ultimately learns the importance of love and kindness. His adventures showcase the ups and downs of his life, including friendships, regrettable decisions, and the realization that he can live happily when treated with respect. The story culminates in Neddy finding his place in a caring home, where he reflects on his journey and shares insights about the nature of donkeys and the impact of human behavior on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55256 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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