Voices for the Speechless by Abraham Firth

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Editor Firth, Abraham, 1818-1886
Title Voices for the Speechless
Selections for Schools and Private Reading
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Voices for the Speechless" by Abraham Firth is a collection of literary selections designed for educational and private readings, published in the late 19th century. This compilation emphasizes the moral imperative of kindness towards animals, utilizing various poems and prose to advocate for their welfare and rights. Firth aims to awaken a sense of empathy and responsibility in readers, especially children, encouraging them to recognize the plight of "the dumb creatures" that cannot voice their suffering. At the start of this work, the importance of compassion for animals is introduced through an inviting preface, wherein Firth explains the book's purpose to satisfy the educational requests of teachers seeking appropriate literature that instills a sense of humane duty. The opening also features quotes from notable figures advocating the cause of the helpless, setting the stage for the collection of writings that follow. In this framework, the reader is introduced to the idea that recognizing the sentience of animals forms a crucial part of our moral responsibility, with subsequent selections reflecting diverse themes such as mercy, justice, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Animal welfare
Category Text
EBook-No. 12879
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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