The Talkative Wig by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
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"The Talkative Wig" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This book explores the life and adventures of a wig, providing a whimsical perspective on memories and experiences through anthropomorphized objects. It touches on themes of childhood, the passage of time, and the importance of storytelling. The narrative is framed as a delightful conversation among various items in an old garret, with each object—such
as a coat, cloak, and spinning wheel—sharing its story. The wig, a prominent character, recounts its journey from the beautiful auburn hair of a little girl named Alice to its life adorned on the head of a squire in America. Through the wig's stories, readers learn about Alice's kindness, the challenges of her life, her sacrifices for her children, and the ultimately joyful and heartfelt moments that underscore the value of memories. The book blends humor, tenderness, and moral lessons, making it a charming read for children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Talkative Wig |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Slavery -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Snow -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wigs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4048 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04048-6 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 202 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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