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100 1 _aPaine, Albert Bigelow,
_d1861-1937
245 1 4 _aThe Autobiography of a Monkey
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-04
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, monkeyclogs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Autobiography of a Monkey" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a whimsical narrative, written in the late 19th century, that combines elements of satire and fantasy. This book presents the life story of a monkey, exploring themes of freedom, societal norms, and the contrast between nature and human culture. It reflects a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of its simian protagonist, offering commentary on humanity as a whole. The story unfolds with the monkey's cheerful beginnings in an African jungle, filled with the delights of nature and camaraderie among animals. However, the monkey's life takes a dramatic turn when it is lured away by humans, leading to a series of experiences from performing in a circus to blending into high society in fashionable attire. As it navigates the complexities of human life, the monkey reflects on its origins and yearns for the freedom of the jungle. Eventually, after a rise to political prominence as Chief of Police, the monkey is appointed as an envoy to Africa, intending to reconnect with its roots and impart the wisdom gained from its unique journey. The narrative serves as an entertaining exploration of identity, belonging, and the absurdities of social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's poetry, American
653 _aMonkeys -- Juvenile poetry
700 1 _aMayer, Henry,
_d1868-1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33629
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