Fish as Fathers by Grant Allen
Fish as Fathers is a novel by Grant Allen that explores the theme of fatherhood and its impact on society. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a young man named John Fisher who struggles to come to terms with his own identity as a father. Throughout the book, Allen examines the complex relationships between fathers and their children, and how these relationships shape our understanding of ourselves and others.
By Grant Allen · First published 1895 · Genre: Natural History, Science, Humor · 6,137 words
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Comparatively little is known as yet, even in this age of publicity, about the domestic arrangements and private life of fishes. Not that the creatures themselves shun the wiles of the interviewer, or are at all shy and retiring, as a matter of delicacy, about their family affairs; on the contrary, they display a striking lack of reticence in their native element, and are so far from pushing parental affection to a quixotic extreme that many of them, like the common rabbit immortalised by Mr. Squeers, 'frequently devour their own offspring. ' But nature herself opposes certain obvious obstacles to the pursuit of knowledge in the great deep, which render it difficult for the ardent naturalist, however much he may be so disposed, to carry on his observations with the same facility as in the case of birds and quadrupeds.
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Fish as Fathers is listed on Textopian as an article by Grant Allen, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Natural History, Science, Humor, Essay, Philosophy
- Length: 6,137 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Natural History — The text provides detailed observations and descriptions of fish behavior and biology, focusing on their reproductive habits and parental roles.
- Science — The work discusses scientific concepts related to ichthyology, including evolutionary biology and reproductive strategies of fish.
- Humor — The writing style includes humorous observations and witty commentary on the behaviors and characteristics of fish.
- Essay — The text is structured as an informative essay, exploring various aspects of fish life with a coherent argument and narrative.
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fathers · parenting · fish · nature · biology · evolution · reproduction · animal behavior · aquatic life · fatherhood · species · environment