02368cam a22003853u 4500 43599 UtSlPG 20260610134012.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Anonymous A Picture-book of Merry Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-29 Produced by eagkw 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.) "A Picture-Book of Merry Tales" by Anonymous is a collection of charming and humorous folklore, likely written in the late 19th century. The stories primarily revolve around a mischievous character named Tyll Owlglass, whose clever antics and tricks often lead to unexpected and funny outcomes. This collection includes various tales that mix adventure, whimsy, and moral lessons, appealing to both children and adults alike. The opening of the collection introduces us to Tyll Owlglass, beginning with a glimpse into his rather unconventional birth, marked by three baptisms, including one in a muddy ditch. As he grows, we see his mischievous nature emerge, where he plays tricks on his fellow villagers, irking both children and adults while escaping the blame with his clever wit. Notably, the beginning encapsulates the essence of Tyll, portraying him as a playful trickster whose misadventures set the stage for an entertaining series of tales that celebrate cunning and jest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Honesty -- Juvenile fiction Practical jokes -- Juvenile fiction Deception -- Juvenile fiction Eulenspiegel (Satire) -- Juvenile fiction Fools and jesters -- Juvenile fiction Harral, Horace https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43599 84438 84438