02387cam a22003373u 4500 31466 UtSlPG 20260610133722.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Anonymous The Council of Dogs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier An imitation of Roscoe's The butterfly's ball. Release date is 2010-03-09 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Council of Dogs" by Anonymous is a satirical poem written in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1808. It takes the form of a fictional assembly where various breeds of dogs gather to discuss their individual merits and the injustices they face in comparison to other animals, particularly their neglect by poets and society. The book thus presents a commentary on social hierarchies and the value of contributions from different breeds to society at large. The narrative unfolds through a council meeting led by a Sheep Dog, where each dog proudly proclaims its own unique abilities, from the speedy Greyhound to the valuable service of the blind man's Cur. As they debate their claims to fame and recognition, themes of pride, competition, and camaraderie emerge. However, a stark contrast is introduced when a starving Cur reveals the harsh realities of life for many dogs, challenging the others' vanity. The story concludes with a reminder of unity and collective worth among the dogs, suggesting that only through collaboration can they hope to gain respect and recognition from humans and poets alike. The work cleverly uses humor and animal characterization to offer a critique of societal values and the nature of pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dogs -- Juvenile poetry Dogs -- Poetry Roscoe, William, 1753-1831 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31466 72312 72312