The Miller and His Golden Dream: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Miller and His Golden Dream is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Leonard, Eliza Lucy.
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"The Miller and His Golden Dream" by Eliza Lucy Leonard is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. The book presents a moral tale centered around themes of contentment and the pitfalls of greed. It reveals the life of a miller who falls prey to avarice, ultimately leading to his misfortune. The story follows the miller, Whang, who initially leads a humble and content life, working his mill beside a tranquil brook. However, upon hearing tales of a neighbor’s unexpected wealth from a hidden treasure, he becomes consumed by the desire for more. Ignoring the practical demands of his work and wife, Whang succumbs to his obsession, neglecting his mill and household. As fate would have it, he finally discovers a promise of wealth through a dream but, in a twist of irony, he finds that his neglect has led to the destruction of his mill. In his despair, Whang learns a valuable lesson about the importance of contentment and the dangers of unchecked ambition. With the support of his wife, he resolves to restore his fortunes through hard work, ultimately finding happiness in life’s simple blessings.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Miller and His Golden Dream
- Author credits: Leonard, Eliza Lucy
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Avarice -- Juvenile poetry
- Children's poetry
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- Category: Poetry
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