The Dyer's Dog by Edith Nesbit
A poor dog is mistreated by its owner, a dyer, and runs away to find a new home with a kind family who treats it well.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor · 1,012 words
First lines
SHE was beautiful, with a strange unearthly beauty. She had a little black nose. Her eyes were small, but bright and full of charm. Her ears were long and soft, and her tail curled like one of the ostrich plumes in the window of the dyer with whom she lived.
I have met many little dogs with noses as charming, and eyes as bright, and tails as curly; but never one who, like my Bessie, was a rich, deep pink all over.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor, Short Story
- Length: 1,012 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story is written in a simple, engaging style with a talking dog as a main character, which is a common feature in children's literature.
- Fantasy — The story involves anthropomorphic animals, a common element in fantasy literature.
- Humor — The story contains humorous elements, such as the dog changing colors and giving fanciful explanations for it.
- Short Story — The story is brief and self-contained, fitting the format of a short story.
Tags
Children's Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Coming of Age · Imagination · Magic Realism · Humor · Satire