The Bashful Earthquake, & Other Fables and Verses

"The Bashful Earthquake, & Other Fables and Verses" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of fables and verses written during the late 19th century. The book features a range of imaginative tales, often involving personified animals and fantastical themes, showcasing Herford'...

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Main Author: Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56765
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520 |a "The Bashful Earthquake, & Other Fables and Verses" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of fables and verses written during the late 19th century. The book features a range of imaginative tales, often involving personified animals and fantastical themes, showcasing Herford's wit and charm. It likely centers around themes of human nature, relationships, and the absurdities of life, presented through a playful and lighthearted lens. The content of the book consists of a variety of short poems and fables, each telling its own unique story. For instance, the titular tale "The Bashful Earthquake" narrates an earthquake's embarrassment after causing chaos unintentionally. Other stories include a lovesick scarecrow, anthropomorphic creatures exploring their emotions, and various humorous musings on love, identity, and societal norms. Through playful language and clever illustrations, Herford invites readers into a whimsical world where animals and inanimate objects come to life, often delivering insightful morals wrapped in humor and simplicity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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