The Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Nelson, Kathleen Gray.
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"The Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails" by Kathleen Gray Nelson is a children's fantasy tale written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a Japanese fox who aspires to gain nine golden tails by living peacefully for a thousand years without being chased by dogs. The narrative explores themes of ambition, desire, and the consequences of one's choices in the pursuit of happiness. The plot follows a clever and whimsical fox who first dreams of transforming into a magnificent being with nine golden tails, representing the pinnacle of ultimate success for his kind. As he navigates through various adventures, including an encounter with a dragon and the complexities of becoming a human, he discovers the weight of his desires. Ultimately, after achieving his goal and gaining the golden tails, he realizes the burdens that come with them exceed the fulfillment he sought, leading to an ironic and thought-provoking conclusion about true worth and the nature of contentment.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails
- Author credits: Nelson, Kathleen Gray
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
- Foxes -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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