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Title:
The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes
Historical, Literary, and Humorous—A New Selection
Credits:
Produced by Elaine Walker and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes" by Various is a collection of historical, literary, and humorous anecdotes likely compiled in the late 19th century. This compilation brings together a diverse range of short stories and character sketches illuminating the lives and personalities of notable figures throughout history, highlighting the wit and wisdom behind various experiences. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to several engaging anecdotes, all of which revolve around themes such as affection, filial duty, and humanity. For instance, the narrative recounts a touching story of a general who, despite his military rank, chooses to dine privately with his father over hosting his esteemed guests. Another poignant tale tells of a young man who sacrifices his own comfort to support his impoverished family while showcasing the depth of family love. These initial anecdotes establish a tone of introspection mixed with humor, intriguing readers with glimpses into the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 15413
Published: Mar 19, 2005
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes
Historical, Literary, and Humorous—A New Selection
Credits:
Produced by Elaine Walker and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes" by Various is a collection of historical, literary, and humorous anecdotes likely compiled in the late 19th century. This compilation brings together a diverse range of short stories and character sketches illuminating the lives and personalities of notable figures throughout history, highlighting the wit and wisdom behind various experiences. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to several engaging anecdotes, all of which revolve around themes such as affection, filial duty, and humanity. For instance, the narrative recounts a touching story of a general who, despite his military rank, chooses to dine privately with his father over hosting his esteemed guests. Another poignant tale tells of a young man who sacrifices his own comfort to support his impoverished family while showcasing the depth of family love. These initial anecdotes establish a tone of introspection mixed with humor, intriguing readers with glimpses into the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 15413
Published: Mar 19, 2005
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Anecdotes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.