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Ewald, Carl
1856
1908
Ewald, Karl
Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
1865
1921
Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de
De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira
Mattos, Alexander Teixera de
Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de
Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de
The Spider, and Other Tales
The spider -- The mist -- The anemones -- The queen bee -- The caterpillar -- The beech and the oak -- The weeds -- The water-lily and the dragon-fly -- Aunt eider-duck.
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"The Spider and Other Tales" by Carl Ewald is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features rich, allegorical tales with a focus on nature, animals, and humanity's interaction with them, often exploring themes of independence and societal expectations. Among the prominent characters is a strong-willed spider who challenges conventional roles and relationships, ultimately seeking her place in the world. The opening portion introduces the story of "The Spider," where a proud and independent spider seeks a home within a hedge populated by boastful but fragile weeds and a cautious mouse. The spider’s confident demeanor and rejection of traditional gender roles create an intriguing dynamic, leading to discussions about marriage and independence among the hedge's residents. As the spider begins to build her web, the tale delves into her interactions with other characters, highlighting themes of autonomy and societal pressures regarding love and relationships, setting a tone that invites the reader to contemplate the balance between personal desires and social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Short stories, Danish -- Translations into English
Danish fiction -- Translations into English
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