The Adventures of the Little Woman, Her Dog and the Pedlar by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Adventures of the Little Woman, Her Dog and the Pedlar |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Adventures of the Little Woman, Her Dog and the Pedlar" by Anonymous is a children's poem written in the late 19th century. This whimsical book tells an engaging story through rhythmic verses and illustrations, focusing on themes of identity and the bond between a pet and its owner. It captures the imagination of young readers with its playful narrative and tender moral lessons. The story follows a little woman who goes to market to sell her eggs but accidentally falls asleep on the road. When a pedlar, named Stout, mischievously cuts her petticoats, she wakes up shivering and confused about her identity. To reassure herself, she hopes her dog will recognize her: if he wags his tail, she's truly herself; if he barks, something is amiss. Upon returning home, her little dog barks, causing her to panic, but when he ceases, she realizes with joy that she is indeed the little woman she thought she was. The narrative is lighthearted yet conveys a profound sense of comfort and belonging through the innocent bond between the woman and her dog. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22755 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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