| Editor |
Scudder, Horace Elisha, 1838-1902 |
| Title |
Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading
Selected from English and American Literature
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Leonard D Johnson and PG Distributed Proofreaders
|
| Summary |
"Verse and Prose for Beginners in Reading" by Horace Elisha Scudder is a children's anthology of poetry and prose compiled during the late 19th century. This educational publication aims to introduce young readers to the joys of literature through a carefully selected collection of verses and some proverbs, encouraging an appreciation for language. The book primarily focuses on simple yet evocative poetry that is engaging for children while integrating a small portion of prose. The anthology features a diverse array of poems, including nursery rhymes, lyrical verses, and classic works from notable poets such as Alfred Tennyson, William Blake, and Robert Louis Stevenson. It is organized to progress from easier to more challenging content, allowing children to develop their reading skills in a pleasurable manner. Alongside poetic selections, familiar sayings and proverbs are woven throughout the text to enhance comprehension and spark discussions, presenting moral lessons embedded in catchy phrases. Overall, the compilation serves as both a foundational reading resource and a joyful invitation into the world of literature for young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
|
| Subject |
Readers
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10294 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
