Caxi Neljättä Kymmendä Satua by Henrik Achrenius

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Author Achrenius, Henrik, 1730-1798
Title Caxi Neljättä Kymmendä Satua
Suomalaisiin runoihin käätty 1775
Note Reading ease score: 36.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Jari Koivisto
Summary "Caxi Neljättä Kymmendä Satua" by Henrik Achrenius is a collection of fables that was compiled and translated in the late 18th century. This book presents a series of moral tales featuring animals and their interactions, reflecting on human nature and teaching lessons on ethics and behavior. The fables within the book convey important moral lessons through engaging narratives featuring various characters such as foxes, hares, and crows. Each story outlines an ethical dilemma or a folly, often demonstrating the consequences of greed, pride, and unwise choices. For instance, in one fable, a fox tricks a crow into dropping its cheese, while another highlights the cunning of a wolf in its pursuit of a sheep. The collection emphasizes the wisdom that can be gleaned from observing the behavior of animals, serving as a timeless reminder of moral integrity and the significance of being mindful of one's actions. Overall, the book is both entertaining and didactic, making it a valuable read for those interested in classic fables and moral teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Animals -- Poetry
Subject Fables, Finnish
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EBook-No. 60722
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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