A Dog's Tale: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Dog's Tale is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Twain, Mark (1835–1910).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Dog's Tale" by Mark Twain is a short story written in 1903. Told from the perspective of a mixed-breed dog, the narrative follows her devotion to her human family through moments of heroism and heartbreak. After saving a child from a nursery fire, she suffers a cruel misunderstanding. Later, tragedy strikes when her own puppy becomes the victim of a scientific experiment, leading to a haunting conclusion about loyalty, sacrifice, and the innocent suffering of animals.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Dog's Tale
- Author credits: Twain, Mark (1835–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dogs -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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