The Talkative Wig by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

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Author Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860
Title The Talkative Wig
Note Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Talkative Wig" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This book explores the life and adventures of a wig, providing a whimsical perspective on memories and experiences through anthropomorphized objects. It touches on themes of childhood, the passage of time, and the importance of storytelling. The narrative is framed as a delightful conversation among various items in an old garret, with each object—such as a coat, cloak, and spinning wheel—sharing its story. The wig, a prominent character, recounts its journey from the beautiful auburn hair of a little girl named Alice to its life adorned on the head of a squire in America. Through the wig's stories, readers learn about Alice's kindness, the challenges of her life, her sacrifices for her children, and the ultimately joyful and heartfelt moments that underscore the value of memories. The book blends humor, tenderness, and moral lessons, making it a charming read for children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Snow -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wigs -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4048
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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