Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 119 Potter, I. J. Isaacs, Judd Nolcini, Edmund tmp91001335 The Story of an Ostrich: An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme. Produced by Chris Curnow, Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of an Ostrich: An Allegory and Humorous Satire in Rhyme" by I. J. Potter is a literary work that combines poetry and satire, likely crafted in the early 20th century. This book serves as a humorous exploration of social dynamics, particularly focusing on the relationships between different societal roles and classes. It is presented in a witty, rhymed format that uses the figure of an ostrich to convey deeper philosophical meanings about interdependence and the folly of pride. The narrative revolves around the life of an ostrich that becomes increasingly frustrated with its own feet, quite literally pecking at them in ignorance of their significance to its existence. As the story unfolds, the ostrich learns that its disdain for its feet is misplaced, recognizing that both the head and feet are essential parts of the body, symbolizing the broader human condition. The ostrich’s journey highlights themes of self-awareness and the importance of acknowledging the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their societal status. Ultimately, the story presents a comedic yet thoughtful commentary on the need for unity and cooperation among various segments of society to achieve harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37530/37530-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Satire Political satire PS Text Animal Animals-Wild-Birds Category: Poetry Category: Humour 74008 2025-07-15T08:53:58.035816 text/html 69675 2011-09-25T09:50:50 text/html 6760851 2025-07-15T08:54:02.115839 application/epub+zip 6752675 2025-07-15T08:53:58.867828 application/epub+zip 83456 2025-07-15T08:53:58.345824 application/epub+zip 6782658 2025-07-15T08:54:04.484802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6763498 2025-07-15T08:54:01.082808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112666 2022-09-17T08:08:04.282772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54627 2025-07-15T08:53:57.655817 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54401 2011-09-25T09:50:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19869 2025-07-15T08:54:04.641775 application/rdf+xml 14034 2025-07-15T08:53:58.415838 image/jpeg 2331 2025-07-15T08:53:58.381806 image/jpeg 6456607 2011-09-25T09:53:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 21785 2011-09-25T09:53:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 6522589 2025-07-15T08:53:58.162845 application/octet-stream application/zip