Don; The Story of a Greedy Dog
The story revolves around a dog's insatiable appetite and its consequences. The dog's greed leads it to steal food from various sources, including butchers, bakers, and farmers. As the dog's thievery escalates, it faces opposition from the community, leading to a series of comedic events. Ultimately, the dog's gluttony is its downfall, as it gets stuck in a situation from which it cannot escape.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Humor, Children's Literature · 7,059 words
First lines
'Daisy, dearest,' said Miss Millikin anxiously to her niece one afternoon, 'do you think poor Don is quite the thing? He has seemed so very languid these last few days, and he is certainly losing his figure!'
Daisy was absorbed in a rather ambitious attempt to sketch the lake from the open windows of Applethwaite Cottage, and did not look up from her drawing immediately. When she did speak her reply might perhaps have been more sympathetic. 'He _eats_ such a lot, auntie! ' she said. 'Yes, Don, we _are_ talking about you. You know you eat too much, and that's the reason you're so disgracefully fat!'
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Humor, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 7,059 words
- Structure: 1 section, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative is a fictional story centered around a dog named Don and his experiences.
- Humor — The story employs humor through the dog's antics and the misunderstandings between characters.
- Children's Literature — The book is suitable for a younger audience, featuring a dog as the main character and moral lessons.
- Animal Fiction — The plot revolves around a dog and explores themes related to animal behavior and relationships.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Animal Protagonist · Comedy of Manners · Victorian Era · British Literature · Fiction · Novel · Classic · Witty · Irony