The Story of the White Mouse by Unknown
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
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| Title | The Story of the White Mouse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The story of the white mouse -- The story of the envious man -- The story of the golden head. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Story of the White Mouse" by Unknown is a whimsical tale from the early 19th century. This book falls into the category of children's literature and fairy tales, presenting an engaging narrative that combines elements of fantasy and moral lessons. It chronicles the adventures of a young prince in the kingdom of Bonbobbin who becomes infatuated with a mysterious white mouse, leading him on a quest to find the creature, reflecting themes of desire and the consequences of misplaced affections. The story begins with Prince Bonbenin-bonbobbin-bonbobbinet, an extraordinarily talented and handsome ruler, who faces a dilemma after seeing a beautiful white mouse with green eyes on the night of his wedding. Distracted by his longing for the mouse, he vows to find it, causing chaos in his life and a neglect of his royal duties. Ultimately, after a series of adventures, he encounters an old fairy who reveals that she is the white mouse he seeks, leading to a comical twist where the prince must choose between the mouse's dual forms as an enchanted bride. The narrative culminates in a realization of the prince's misguided infatuation, emphasizing that trivial pursuits can lead to significant personal consequences. Eventually, Prince Bonbenin reconciles with his true love, highlighting themes of wisdom and the importance of genuine relationships over mere whimsy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30169 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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