Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young by A. L. O. E.

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Author A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
Title Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young
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Summary "Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young" by A. L. O. E. is a children's story written in the late 19th century. It presents a tale filled with anthropomorphic bees and human characters to explore themes of duty, kindness, and the value of hard work. The narrative likely revolves around young characters such as Polly Bright and Minnie Wingfield, and it illustrates various lessons about responsibility and compassion through their interactions with both their environments and the bee community. The opening of the book introduces us to the schoolroom where two young girls, Polly and Minnie, are caught up in their daily tasks. Polly expresses her frustration about work and responsibilities, while Minnie emphasizes the joy that comes from both work and play. As Minnie keeps her spirits up amid the noise and demands of education, Polly's discontent leads her to watch the bees outside, which sets off a whimsical exploration into the bee's world. The narrative quickly draws a parallel between the industriousness of the bees and the need for responsibility among children, laying the groundwork for the unfolding story where lessons about kindness, duty, and the consequences of their actions will be realized. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Allegories
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bees -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Beehives -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 60065
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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