Project Gutenberg 2014-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 118 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Village Annals, Containing Austerus and Humanus: A Sympathetic Tale Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Village Annals, Containing Austerus and Humanus: A Sympathetic Tale" by Anonymous is a reflective narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This book is a moral tale that contrasts two opposing characters, Austerus and Humanus, to explore themes of compassion, wealth, and the impact of one's actions on others. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a small village, illustrating how the conduct of individuals contributes to the welfare of the community. The narrative centers around Sir Filmer Hopewell, who seeks shelter in a village ale-house during a wintry evening. There, he meets a compassionate landlord who recounts the lives of two prominent figures in the village: Austerus, a wealthy but callous man, and Humanus, a kind-hearted individual of modest means. Austerus is portrayed as a tyrant whose indifference towards the suffering of the poor marks him as a figure of disdain, while Humanus exemplifies generosity, actively aiding those in distress and fostering goodwill in the community. Through anecdotes highlighting Humanus' benevolence, the tale serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and moral character, prompting readers to reflect on their own values and the broader implications of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45164/45164-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Selfishness -- Juvenile fiction Generosity -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 42262 2025-07-18T09:34:41.775779 text/html 18366 2024-10-24T03:57:34 text/html 691755 2025-07-18T09:34:43.581786 application/epub+zip 690269 2025-07-18T09:34:42.209748 application/epub+zip 68697 2025-07-18T09:34:41.934751 application/epub+zip 717632 2025-07-18T09:34:44.782759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708613 2025-07-18T09:34:43.371748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88662 2022-09-20T15:40:16.273958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32223 2025-07-18T09:34:41.625753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12230 2024-10-24T03:57:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17509 2025-07-18T09:34:44.903752 application/rdf+xml 13938 2025-07-18T09:34:42.061755 image/jpeg 2261 2025-07-18T09:34:41.961768 image/jpeg 672919 2025-07-18T09:34:41.806757 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown