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100	1		_aGoldsmith, Oliver, _d1730?-1774
245	1	3	_aAn Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-11-19
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog" by Oliver Goldsmith is a whimsical poem illustrated by R. Caldecott, written during the late 18th century. This work combines humor and poignancy in a lighthearted exploration of themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the unpredictable nature of both humans and animals. It can be categorized as a children's poetry book, often appealing to audiences for its playful language and entertaining illustrations. The poem narrates the tale of a kind-hearted man and his unfortunate encounter with a mad dog. Initially friends, their relationship goes awry when the dog bites the man, prompting the community to assume the man will perish from the injury. However, to everyone’s surprise, the man recovers while the dog succumbs to madness. This twist emphasizes the irony of the situation and serves as a commentary on character judgments and the unforeseen outcomes of conflicts. Throughout the verses, Goldsmith intertwines humor with life lessons, showcasing his talent for playful storytelling that charms readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNursery rhymes
653			_aHumorous poetry
653			_aPicture books for children
700	1		_aCaldecott, Randolph, _d1846-1886
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17102
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