The Plaint of the Camel
The Plaint of the Camel is a collection of poems written by Josephine Daskam Bacon. The poems explore the plight of the camel, a creature that has been used for centuries as a beast of burden. The poems are written from the perspective of the camel, and they express the animal's feelings of loneliness, exhaustion, and despair. The poems also explore the relationship between the camel and its human masters, and the ways in which the animal is mistreated and exploited. The collection is a powerful and moving exploration of the plight of the camel, and a reminder of the importance of treating all creatures with respect and kindness.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fiction, Fable, Children's Literature · 268 words
First lines
"Canary-birds feed on sugar and seed, Parrots have crackers to crunch: And, as for the poodles, they tell me the noodles Have chickens and cream for their lunch. But there's never a question About MY digestion -- Anything does for me!
"Cats, you're aware, can repose in a chair, Chickens can roost upon rails; Puppies are able to sleep in a stable, And oysters can slumber in pails. But no one supposes A poor Camel dozes -- Any place does for me!
"Lambs are enclosed where it's never exposed, Coops are constructed for hens: Kittens are treated to houses well heated, And pigs are protected by pens. But a Camel comes handy Wherever it's sandy -- Anywhere does for me!
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The Plaint of the Camel is listed on Textopian as a short story by Josephine Daskam Bacon, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Fable, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction
- Length: 268 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story written by Josephine Daskam Bacon.
- Fable — The book is a fable, as it is a story with a moral lesson, told from the perspective of a camel.
- Children's Literature — The book is a work of children's literature, as it is a story written for a young audience.
- Animal Fiction — The book is a work of animal fiction, as it is a story told from the perspective of a camel.
Tags
animal rights · allegory · humor · social commentary · satire · narrative · fable · friendship · adventure · nature · human-animal relationship · empathy