The Pearl Box: Containing One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Pearl Box: Containing One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Anonymous.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Pearl Box" by Anonymous is a collection of moral stories aimed at young readers, possibly written in the mid-19th century. The book features a series of tales crafted to instruct children on ethical principles and proper conduct through relatable narratives. Each story showcases scenarios involving children that teach lessons about kindness, honesty, and responsibility, often culminating in a reflective moral at the end. The opening portion introduces this collection by setting a tone of gentle instruction. The first story depicts Bertie, a dying boy, who cherishes moments with his worldly treasures and finds peace in his impending transition to the afterlife, expressing love for his sister and faith in Jesus. This is followed by a series of parables illustrating moral lessons, such as overcoming evil with good, selflessness, and the happiness derived from personal sacrifice. The characters are young children encountering everyday challenges that highlight virtues like generosity and compassion, thus establishing the book's purpose as a guide for children to cultivate moral sensibilities through storytelling.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Pearl Box: Containing One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People
- Author credits: Anonymous
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry
- Children's stories
- Love stories
- Nature -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
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