| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
The Trial and Execution of the Sparrow for Killing Cock Robin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Trial and Execution of the Sparrow for Killing Cock Robin" by Anonymous is a whimsical narrative poem likely written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a children's story that creatively retells the traditional rhyme about the murder of Cock Robin and the subsequent trial of the Sparrow accused of his death, blending elements of satire with morality. The work humorously presents themes of justice and the absurdities of trials through animal characters. The story unfolds with the community mourning the death of Cock Robin, leading to the arrest of the Sparrow, who is brought before a jury comprising various animals. Throughout the proceedings, different characters testify, providing comedic commentary on the events leading to the tragic incident. The Judge, portrayed as Justice Hawk, and other witnesses including the Dog, Pig, and Cuckoo contribute their perspectives, each adding layers of humor and absurdity to the courtroom drama. In the end, the Sparrow is condemned and eaten by the Judge, illustrating a darkly humorous twist to the concept of justice, while also highlighting the chaotic nature of the trial. The tale ultimately serves as a fanciful exploration of themes related to guilt, innocence, and the often arbitrary nature of authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Birds -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Cock Robin (Fictitious character) -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Trials (Assassination) -- Juvenile poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44577 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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