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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe Council of Dogs
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aAn imitation of Roscoe's The butterfly's ball.
500			_aRelease date is 2010-03-09
508			_aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Council of Dogs" by Anonymous is a satirical poem written in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1808. It takes the form of a fictional assembly where various breeds of dogs gather to discuss their individual merits and the injustices they face in comparison to other animals, particularly their neglect by poets and society. The book thus presents a commentary on social hierarchies and the value of contributions from different breeds to society at large. The narrative unfolds through a council meeting led by a Sheep Dog, where each dog proudly proclaims its own unique abilities, from the speedy Greyhound to the valuable service of the blind man's Cur. As they debate their claims to fame and recognition, themes of pride, competition, and camaraderie emerge. However, a stark contrast is introduced when a starving Cur reveals the harsh realities of life for many dogs, challenging the others' vanity. The story concludes with a reminder of unity and collective worth among the dogs, suggesting that only through collaboration can they hope to gain respect and recognition from humans and poets alike. The work cleverly uses humor and animal characterization to offer a critique of societal values and the nature of pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDogs -- Juvenile poetry
653			_aDogs -- Poetry
653			_aRoscoe, William, 1753-1831 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31466
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