Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 172 Carryl, Guy Wetmore 1873 1904 Newell, Peter 1862 1924 Newell, P. S. (Peter S.) Fables for the Frivolous Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fables_for_the_Frivolous The ambitious fox and the unapproachable grapes -- The persevering tortoise and the pretentious hare -- The patrician peacocks and the overweening jay -- The arrogant frog and the superior bull -- The domineering eagle and the inventive bratling -- The iconoclastic rustic and the apropos acorn -- The unusual goose and the imbecilic woodcutter -- The rude rat and the unostentatious oyster -- The urban rat and the suburban rat -- The impecunious cricket and the frugal ant -- The pampered lapdog and the misguided ass -- The vainglorious oak and the modest bullrush -- The inhuman wolf and the lamb sans gene -- The sycophantic fox and the gullible raven -- The microscopic trout and the machiavellian fisherman -- The confiding peasant and the maladroit bear -- The precipitate cock and the unappreciated pearl -- The abbreviated fox and his sceptical comrades -- The hospitable caledonian and the thankless viper -- The impetuous breeze and the diplomatic sun. Produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. The scans for this book are from the Michigan State University Online Digital Collection http://digital.lib.msu.edu/onlinecolls/collection.cfm?CID=3 "Fables for the Frivolous" by Guy Wetmore Carryl is a collection of whimsical fables written in the late 19th century. This book draws inspiration from the traditional fable format, often employing animals as characters to convey morals and humorous observations about human nature. Carryl's work is known for its playful language and satirical take on social themes, reflecting the literary style of the early 20th century. The book presents a series of entertaining tales featuring anthropomorphized animals, each paired with a moral lesson. For instance, the story of "The Ambitious Fox and the Unapproachable Grapes" explores themes of envy and rationalization, while "The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare" offers a twist on the classic turtle-and-hare race, emphasizing that persistence can triumph over arrogance. Each fable is imbued with clever wordplay and a light-hearted tone, making them enjoyable for readers of all ages. Overall, Carryl’s collection serves as both a delightful entertainment and a reflection on the follies of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fables Humorous poetry PS Text Humor Category: Short Stories Category: Humour 89869 2025-08-03T07:46:39.047897 text/html 94901 2020-12-29T16:44:45 text/html 525157 2025-08-03T07:46:44.998910 application/epub+zip 523993 2025-08-03T07:46:41.741901 application/epub+zip 81807 2025-08-03T07:46:40.546906 application/epub+zip 593805 2025-08-03T07:46:46.915883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 580893 2025-08-03T07:46:44.236909 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150134 2022-09-03T11:52:46.926255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 58667 2025-08-03T07:46:38.375901 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 58471 2020-12-29T16:44:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20458 2025-08-03T07:46:47.051865 application/rdf+xml 13131 2025-08-03T07:46:41.051892 image/jpeg 3618 2025-08-03T07:46:40.801915 image/jpeg 487170 2020-12-29T16:44:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 23335 2020-12-29T16:44:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 558235 2025-08-03T07:46:39.071914 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 en.wikipedia