Description: Cautionary Tales by Hilaire Belloc Written for children, enjoyed by grown-ups, Bellocs hilarious and irreverent cautionary tales and poems have entertained for generations. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published in 1907 and in print ever since, Hilaire Bellocs Cautionary Tales for Children is a deliciously witty parody of the terribly serious moral tales for children, which were popular in Victorian times.Terrifying and funny at the same time, and with a true sense of the absurd, Belloc brings us the renowned Jim, Who ran away from his nurse, and was eaten by a Lion and unfortunate Rebecca, who slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably.As well as these stories and many more, this edition includes a selection of mischievous poems from The Bad Childs Book of Beasts and More Beasts for Worse Children. This volume includes the original illustrations by Basil Temple Blackwood, known as B.T.B. Author Biography Hilaire Belloc was born in France in 1870. As a child, he moved with his mother and siblings to England. As a French citizen, he did his military service in France before going to Oxford University, where he was president of the Union debating society. He took British citizenship in 1902 and was a member of parliament for several years.A prolific and versatile writer of over 150 books, he is best remembered for his comic and light verse. But he also wrote extensively about politics, history, nature and contemporary society. Famously adversarial, he is remembered for his long-running feud with H. G. Wells. He died in Surrey, England, in 1953. Promotional Written for children, enjoyed by grown-ups, Bellocs hilarious and irreverent cautionary tales and poems have entertained for generations. Details ISBN1035017407 Author Hilaire Belloc Pages 144 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035017409 Format Hardcover US Release Date 2024-03-05 Publication Date 2024-02-15 Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2024-02-15 Publisher Pan Macmillan Place of Publication London ISBN-10 1035017407 Audience Teenage / Young adult Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library Audience Age 12 AU Release Date 2024-08-12 NZ Release Date 2024-08-12 Series Macmillan Collectors Library We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158266285;
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