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Anne's terrible good nature, and other stories for children: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Anne's terrible good nature, and other stories for children: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Anne's terrible good nature, and other stories for children is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall) (1868–1938).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Anne's Terrible Good Nature" by E. V. Lucas is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The central focus is on a character named Anne Wilbraham Bayes, who possesses a unique, albeit troublesome, good nature that leads her into various comical and problematic situations. Through Anne's misadventures, the book explores themes of kindness, innocence, and the often unintended consequences of good intentions. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Anne, a little girl known for her misguided attempts at kindness, which frequently land her in trouble. In an early example of her good-natured folly, Anne plants flowers in her mother’s garden during the winter, only to have her mother react with distress over the ruined plants. As the narrative unfolds, Anne continues to struggle between her desire to help others and the consequences of her actions, illustrating the humor and heart that characterize her life. This opening sets the stage for further adventures where her innocent yet misguided actions lead to both humorous and poignant outcomes.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Anne's terrible good nature, and other stories for children
  • Author credits: Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall) (1868–1938)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Children -- Juvenile fiction
  • Children's stories, English
  • England -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Humour
  • Category: Short Stories

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