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100 1 _aDorset, Catherine Ann Turner,
_d1750?-1817?
245 1 4 _aThe Peacock 'At Home:' :
_bA Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-01
508 _aProduced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Peacock 'At Home:'" by Catherine Ann Turner Dorset is a whimsical poem written in the early 19th century. Serving as a sequel to "The Butterfly's Ball," this book fits into the genre of children's literature, employing a playful narrative to explore the social dynamics of different birds. It encompasses themes of elegance, celebration, and the importance of social gatherings among the avian community. The story revolves around the Peacock, who is incensed that other creatures, like butterflies and crickets, are gathering without inviting the birds to participate in their festivities. To rectify this, the Peacock decides to host a grand ball on St. Valentine’s Day, sending invitations to various birds—all depicted with unique personalities and characteristics. As the guests arrive, they engage in playful antics, dancing, and enjoying a lavish banquet filled with various delicacies. The poem not only entertains with its charming depiction of avian life but also subtly mirrors societal norms and behaviors through the lens of its animal characters, demonstrating themes of vanity, competition, and social hierarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds -- Juvenile poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23281
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