Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for A. L. O. E. (1821–1893).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young" by A. L. O. E. is a children's story written in the late 19th century. It presents a tale filled with anthropomorphic bees and human characters to explore themes of duty, kindness, and the value of hard work. The narrative likely revolves around young characters such as Polly Bright and Minnie Wingfield, and it illustrates various lessons about responsibility and compassion through their interactions with both their environments and the bee community. The opening of the book introduces us to the schoolroom where two young girls, Polly and Minnie, are caught up in their daily tasks. Polly expresses her frustration about work and responsibilities, while Minnie emphasizes the joy that comes from both work and play. As Minnie keeps her spirits up amid the noise and demands of education, Polly's discontent leads her to watch the bees outside, which sets off a whimsical exploration into the bee's world. The narrative quickly draws a parallel between the industriousness of the bees and the need for responsibility among children, laying the groundwork for the unfolding story where lessons about kindness, duty, and the consequences of their actions will be realized.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Wings and Stings: A Tale for the Young
- Author credits: A. L. O. E. (1821–1893)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Allegories
- Beehives -- Juvenile fiction
- Bees -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
- Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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