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Moral Tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Moral Tales: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Moral Tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Guizot, Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline) (1773–1827). The listed translation credits are Burke, L., Mrs..

Catalogue synopsis

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"Moral Tales" by Madame Guizot is a collection of moral stories written in the early 19th century. The tales aim to engage young readers with relatable narratives featuring children as main characters, ultimately guiding them toward important moral lessons without overt lecturing." "At the start of the book, the narrative is introduced through the character of Ernestine, a young girl fascinated by a moving picture that she wishes to have. Her father uses the story of a particular "louis d'or," a gold coin, to explain its significance and the various adventures it has undergone. The tale unfolds in a series of vignettes that reveal the far-reaching effects of seemingly small actions and the moral lessons connected to the coin's journey, illustrating how it impacts the lives of several characters, including a soldier, a poor peasant, and a child named Peter."

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Moral Tales
  • Author credits: Guizot, Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline) (1773–1827)
  • Catalogue language: English
  • Translator credits: Burke, L., Mrs.

Catalogue subjects

  • Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
  • Children's stories
  • Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
  • Family -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

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

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