02268cam a22003013u 4500 23281 UtSlPG 20260610133532.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner, 1750?-1817? The Peacock 'At Home:' : A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-01 Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Peacock 'At Home:'" by Catherine Ann Turner Dorset is a whimsical poem written in the early 19th century. Serving as a sequel to "The Butterfly's Ball," this book fits into the genre of children's literature, employing a playful narrative to explore the social dynamics of different birds. It encompasses themes of elegance, celebration, and the importance of social gatherings among the avian community. The story revolves around the Peacock, who is incensed that other creatures, like butterflies and crickets, are gathering without inviting the birds to participate in their festivities. To rectify this, the Peacock decides to host a grand ball on St. Valentine’s Day, sending invitations to various birds—all depicted with unique personalities and characteristics. As the guests arrive, they engage in playful antics, dancing, and enjoying a lavish banquet filled with various delicacies. The poem not only entertains with its charming depiction of avian life but also subtly mirrors societal norms and behaviors through the lens of its animal characters, demonstrating themes of vanity, competition, and social hierarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Juvenile poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23281 64333 64333