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100 1 _aTit, Tom, active approximately 1808
245 1 4 _aThe eagle's masque
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-01
508 _aDavid Wilson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Eagle’s Masque" by Tom Tit is a whimsical collection of verse written in the early 19th century, specifically around the late 1800s. The book presents a satirical masquerade featuring a multitude of birds, each dressed in costumes and engaging in amusing antics. It combines elements of poetry with nature, providing both entertainment and insights into avian behavior, rendered in a manner that appeals to younger audiences. The storyline unfolds during a grand masquerade hosted by Queen Eagle, where birds of all types gather to show off their costumes and partake in merriment. Each character, from the vain Peacock to the bumbling Buzzard, embodies both human traits and avian characteristics, engaging in humorous exchanges and competitive displays. The narrative captures the excitement, confusion, and hilarity of the masquerade through vivid descriptions and clever rhymes, while also providing subtle commentary on vanity, identity, and social dynamics among the feathered guests. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with the gathering settling into a meal, showcasing the quirky interactions that stem from their different habits and tastes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. Mawman, 1808
653 _aChildren's poetry
653 _aBirds -- Juvenile poetry
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/eaglesmasque00tittiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70437
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