A Phenomenal Fauna

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942

Contributor:

Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Phenomenal Fauna" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical collection of poems and illustrations that was written in the early 20th century. This book showcases a series of playful verses that humorously describe a variety of fantastical creatures, blending elements of poetry and light-hearted storytelling. The work appeals to children and adults alike with its imaginative take on animals and their anthropomorphic qualities, creating a delightful exploration of the animal kingdom through a lens of fantasy. The book contains a series of rhyming poems, each dedicated to a unique and fictional creature, such as the "Reg'lur Lark," the "Bookworm," and the "Bugbear." Each poem provides a whimsical description of the creature's traits and behaviors, often with a humorous twist. For example, the "Humbug" speaks to the idea of misconceptions, while the "Black Sheep" humorously critiques those who deceive. Through clever wordplay and vivid imagery, Wells invites readers into a charming world where animals possess quirky characteristics and convey broader social commentary, making the collection not just entertaining but also thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Geetu Melwani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-02-23