The Young and Field Literary Readers, Book 2: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Young and Field Literary Readers, Book 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Young, Ella Flagg (1845–1918); Field, Walter Taylor (1861–1939).
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"The Young and Field Literary Readers, Book 2" by Ella Flagg Young and Walter Taylor Field is a collection of children's literature written in the early 20th century. The book is designed as an educational reader for young students, featuring a variety of fairy tales, fables, poems, and folk stories from different cultures. The contents are tailored to engage children with vibrant storytelling while also catering to their learning needs through phonetic drills and vocabulary exercises. The opening of the work sets a friendly and inviting tone as it directly addresses the young readers, asking if they enjoy fairy stories and anticipating their favorable response. It introduces the reader to the idea that the stories included may be familiar yet offers new tales from different parts of the world, such as English fairy tales and Hindu fables. The first story featured is "Childe Rowland," which follows the adventures of a young boy who sets out to rescue his sister from the clutches of elves, offering themes of bravery and perseverance. Alongside this narrative, the book provides various fables and poems, enriching the reading experience while also emphasizing moral lessons and imaginative elements.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Young and Field Literary Readers, Book 2
- Author credits: Young, Ella Flagg (1845–1918); Field, Walter Taylor (1861–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Readers
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Short Stories
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