Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes by Dorset and Leprince de Beaumont
"Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes" by Catherine Dorset is a fairy tale written in the early 19th century. This narrative unfolds the tale of a humble couple, exploring themes of wishful thinking and the consequences that follow. The story serves as a whimsical yet cautionary reminder about the importance of prudent decision-making. In this tale, a poor couple named Homespun and Susan are granted three wishes by a fairy
who they saved from a hare's fate. Initially excited by the prospect of their newfound fortune, the couple fantasizes about wealth and status. However, their first wish leads to unintended consequences when Susan impulsively wishes for a pudding, which ultimately lands on her nose due to a quarrel with her husband. Their second wish spirals further into trouble until they realize that their foolishness brought about their predicament. In the end, they learn a valuable lesson about moderation and the importance of thoughtful choices as they reclaim their sense of humility and gratitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner, 1750?-1817? |
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| Author | Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780 |
| Title | Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Wilson. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Poor -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Wishes -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25698 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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