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_aLeslie, Madeline, _d1815-1893 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWhite and black lies |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-05-16 | ||
| 520 | _a"White and Black Lies: Or, Truth Better than Falsehood" by Madeline Leslie is a moral tale written in the late 19th century. This book explores the themes of honesty and the consequences of deceit through the experiences of a family rendered troubled by their children’s propensity for lying. The narrative prominently features siblings Joseph, Ellen, and Alice, whose struggles with truth have far-reaching implications for their character and relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to Joseph Saunders, a mischievous young boy raised by his Aunt Clarissa after the death of his mother. Through Aunt Clarissa's indulgence, Joseph learns little about accountability, leading to a reckless attitude toward lying. The text further delves into the dynamics among Joseph's siblings—Ellen, who is highly influenced by her strong-willed younger sister, Alice—and the impact of their father's stern yet caring personality on their moral upbringing. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Joseph's small acts of deceit foreshadow larger consequences, setting the stage for a tale rich with moral lessons about the importance of truthfulness and the dangers of habitual lying. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Ira Bradley & Co., 1867 |
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| 653 | _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChristian fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Religious life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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