The Herford, Oliver 1863-1935 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2018-03-18 Produced by David Edwards, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Original publication data not identified Humorous poetry, American PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56765 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56765 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134316.0 56765