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| 100 | 1 | _aScrimshaw, Frederic | |
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_aThe Dogs and the Fleas : _bBy One of the Dogs |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-05-31 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Brian Wilsden, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Dogs and the Fleas" by Frederic Scrimshaw is a satirical narrative written in the late 19th century. The tale explores the dynamics between dogs and their oppressive fleas in a fictional society, using allegory to comment on broader social and political issues. The main focus is on the community of dogs in Canisville, founded by those who rejected the fleas of Kyhidom, and the subsequent struggles they face as they encounter corruption, power dynamics, and existential crises. The opening of the book sets up a contrasting world where the dogs of Canisville initially thrive under the wise leadership of Bull McMastiff, who warns them against the dangers of fleas. However, the narrative quickly shifts as Bull McMastiff dies and a new leader, Pup McPoodle, rises to power, leading the dogs into poverty and misery as they neglect the lessons of the past. As the dogs suffer under the weight of both actual fleas and metaphorical socioeconomic oppression, they engage in futile attempts to reclaim their autonomy. This allegorical foundation establishes a rich commentary on governance, social justice, and the cyclical nature of exploitation, hinting at both the folly and resilience inherent in their situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWorking class -- United States | ||
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