The Cat and the Mouse: A Book of Persian Fairy Tales by James and Neill
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"The Cat and the Mouse: A Book of Persian Fairy Tales" by James and Neill is a collection of whimsical and moral stories rooted in Persian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. This enchanting book features tales that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Persia, with various characters such as cunning animals and wise rulers, offering lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. In the titular story,
"The Cat and the Mouse," readers are introduced to a proud cat who, after killing a mouse, feigns repentance and undergoes a transformation that momentarily grants him the goodwill of the other mice. However, this transformation is short-lived as he betrays their trust, leading to a chaotic war between the cats and mice. The narrative captures the unpredictable nature of betrayal and trust, illustrating how appearances can be deceiving, ultimately culminating in the cat's defeat and the restoration of order among the mice. Each tale in the collection not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | James, Hartwell |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943 |
| Title | The Cat and the Mouse: A Book of Persian Fairy Tales |
| Contents | The cat and the mouse -- The son of the soap seller -- The King's treasure -- The King and the fisherman. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Michael Gray (Lost_Gamer@comcast.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Iran |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24473 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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