The Children's Portion by R. W. Shoppell

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Editor Shoppell, R. W. (Robert W.)
Title The Children's Portion
Note Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Golden Age -- The Merchant of Venice -- The Afflicted Prince -- "His Ludship" -- Pious Constance -- The Doctor's Revenge -- The Woodcutter's Child -- Show Your Colors -- Her Danger Signal -- A Knight's Dilemma -- "His Royal Highness" -- Patient Griselda -- Let It Alone -- The Man Who Lost His Memory -- The Story of a Wedge -- Prince Edwin and His Page -- Cissy's Amendment -- The Winter's Tale -- A Gracious Deed -- "Tom" -- Steven Lawrence, American
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary "The Children's Portion" by R. W. Shoppell is a collection of entertaining and instructive stories compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The book features a variety of moral and fantastical tales suited for children, aiming to impart lessons about virtue, compassion, and the nature of the "Golden Age." Its narratives include classic themes and characters that illustrate the underlying teachings on kindness and humanity. The opening of the book presents a story titled "The Golden Age," which introduces a little kingdom where the inhabitants hold an unwavering belief in an idyllic time known as the "Golden Age." The narrative follows the King and his four children, who are deeply influenced by the concept of this era of happiness and harmony. The kids, Yestergold, Goldenday, Goldmorrow, and their sister Faith, each represent different perspectives on the existence and timing of the Golden Age—whether it lies in the past, the present, or the future. Their thoughts lead to their father, the King, deciding they should embark on a quest to discover this elusive Golden Age, setting the stage for a journey filled with adventure and insightful lessons about the true essence of happiness and the impact of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 18146
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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