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 2014-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 134 Wells, Carolyn 1862 1942 Houghton, Carolyn Wells Smith, Jessie Willcox 1863 1935 Smith, Jessie Wilcox The Seven Ages of Childhood Produced by Suzanne Shell, 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/American Libraries.) "The Seven Ages of Childhood" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical illustrated collection of verses celebrating the various stages of childhood, written in the early 20th century. This charming book explores the progression through seven distinct phases of a child's life, from infancy to adolescence, exploring their experiences and emotions. With illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, the book is likely intended for a young audience or as a nostalgic reflection for adults about the innocence of childhood. The content of the book intricately details each of the seven ages through playful verses, portraying the characteristics and thoughts of children at different stages. Starting with the infant who exudes innocence and calm, it transitions to the curious toddler, focusing on their sense of wonder and exploration. As the verses progress, the reader meets the discerning "Epicure," then the romantic "Lover," and the studious "Scholar," each bringing to life the unique experiences and emotions of children. The final ages reflect on the transition into maidenhood and first love, capturing the poignant moments and enchantments of growing up, all while weaving a rich tapestry of childhood imagination and feelings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45270/45270-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's poetry, American Children in art Children -- Juvenile poetry Aging -- Juvenile poetry Youth in art PZ PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry 63157 2025-07-18T10:08:25.309377 text/html 39837 2024-10-24T04:22:35 text/html 1093267 2025-07-18T10:08:28.092341 application/epub+zip 1091378 2025-07-18T10:08:25.927377 application/epub+zip 77527 2025-07-18T10:08:25.605362 application/epub+zip 1132352 2025-07-18T10:08:29.659376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1116091 2025-07-18T10:08:27.614351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105656 2022-09-20T16:33:42.331970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41237 2025-07-18T10:08:24.963347 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21352 2024-10-24T04:22:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19411 2025-07-18T10:08:29.787369 application/rdf+xml 20903 2025-07-18T10:08:25.682367 image/jpeg 3004 2025-07-18T10:08:25.643366 image/jpeg 1069628 2025-07-18T10:08:25.373382 application/octet-stream application/zip More titles under Wright, Rowland en.wikipedia en.wikipedia