The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894); Roscoe, William (1753–1831).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast" by William Roscoe is a poem written in 1802. It tells the story of a festive party gathering for insects and other small animals. This whimsical work inspired anonymous sequels featuring similar celebrations for birds and large mammals. The poem's enduring charm led to multiple adaptations, including a 1973 picture book, an animated short, and even a rock opera, each reimagining Roscoe's miniature world of revelry.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
- Author credits: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) (1825–1894); Roscoe, William (1753–1831)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Insects -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Children's Fiction
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