More Beasts (For Worse Children)

Name: More Beasts (For Worse Children)
Author: Hilaire Belloc

By Hilaire Belloc

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About This Book

A collection of short, whimsical poems that portray a variety of animals through witty, rhymed vignettes. Each piece combines playful personification, absurd observation, and mock moralizing to deliver cautionary or comic conclusions about animal habits and human foibles. The verses are compact, illustrated interludes that alternate deadpan instruction and surreal exaggeration, offering light satire aimed at children and adult readers who enjoy mischievous, didactic humor.

About the Author

Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc was a prolific English writer, historian, and political activist known for his diverse contributions to literature and thought. Born in 1870, he wrote extensively on topics ranging from economics to poetry, and his works often reflect his deep Catholic faith and interest in European history. Among his notable works is "Cautionary Tales for Children," a collection of humorous and moralistic verses that have delighted readers for generations. Belloc's essays and historical analyses, such as "A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase," showcase his sharp wit and keen insights into the political landscape of his time. His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers today.