The Wond'Rous Wise Man by L. Frank Baum
This work is a collection of short stories and essays that explore themes of morality, wisdom, and the human condition. The narrative voice is that of a wise old man who shares his insights on various aspects of life, including love, friendship, and the nature of good and evil. Through a series of anecdotes and parables, he offers guidance to those seeking wisdom and self-improvement.
By L. Frank Baum · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor · 2,015 words
First lines
There was a man in our town / And he was wond'rous wise; / He jumped into a bramble bush / And scratched out both his eyes. / And when he saw his eyes were out, / With all his might and main / He jumped into another bush / And scratched them in again!
OUR town is a quiet little town, and lies nestling in a little valley surrounded by pretty green hills. I do not think you would ever have heard our town mentioned had not the man lived there who was so wise that everyone marvelled at his great knowledge.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is structured to entertain and educate children, featuring a wise protagonist and simple, humorous situations.
- Fantasy — The story includes whimsical elements and a fantastical portrayal of wisdom, with exaggerated characters and events.
- Humor — The plot relies on comedic situations and clever wordplay, particularly through the misunderstandings of the wise man.
- Fable — The story conveys moral lessons about wisdom and understanding through the character's experiences.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Mystery · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Fable · Allegory · Philosophy · Morality Tale
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humor, Fable, Adventure
- Length: 2,015 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
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