The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
Mr. Jeremy Fisher is a tale by Beatrix Potter about a frog who lives near a pond. One day, he decides to go fishing in the pond, but his line gets caught on a baitfish and he ends up falling into the water. He struggles to climb back out, but ultimately succeeds with the help of a friendly newt. The story is known for its humor and illustrations, which are characteristic of Potter's style.
By Beatrix Potter · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy · 1,244 words
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First lines
[For Stephanie from Cousin B.]
Once upon a time there was a frog / called Mr. Jeremy Fisher; he lived in a / little damp house amongst the / buttercups at the edge of a pond.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is specifically written for children involving anthropomorphic characters.
- Animal Fiction — The main characters of the book are animals that behave like humans. e.g., Mr. Jeremy Fisher is a frog who goes fishing.
- Fantasy — The elements of anthropomorphism and less-realist scenarios, such as a frog going fishing using a tiny net, informs its classification as a work of fantasy.
- Adventure — The storyline follows Mr. Jeremy Fisher on his adventure and escapades while fishing.
Tags
fishing · adventure · animal characters · children's literature · nature · friendship · humor · pond · storytelling · imagination · moral lessons · British folklore
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The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is listed on Textopian as a short story by Beatrix Potter, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Beatrix Potter
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 1,244 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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