Cautionary Tales For Children by Hilaire Belloc
Designed for the Admonition of Children between the ages of eight and fourteen years
A collection of witty, darkly comic rhymes that parody moral instruction by depicting children who flout rules and suffer absurd, often macabre consequences. Through brisk verses and exaggerated punishments—like a fibber ignored during a fire, a boy eaten after fleeing his nurse, and a string-chewer who meets a grisly end—the pieces lampoon preachy caution while still delivering sharp, memorable lessons. The tone blends nursery-rhyme playfulness with satirical bite, creating a mischievous take on manners, obedience, and the perils of childish folly.
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- Published
- 1907
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- British
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- Original Language
- English
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