The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre
The Elephant's Ball and Grand Fete Champetre is a children's book written by William Mulready in 1845. It tells the story of an elephant who decides to throw a grand ball for all the animals in the forest. The elephant invites all the animals, from the smallest mouse to the largest lion, and they all come dressed in their finest clothes. The animals dance, play games, and enjoy a feast of delicious food. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and humorous rhymes that will delight young readers. The story is a celebration of friendship and acceptance, and a reminder that everyone is special in their own way.
By William Mulready · First published 1807 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 1,361 words
First lines
The insects and birds, with the balls and their feasts Caus'd much conversation among all the beasts: The Elephant, famous for sense as for size, At such entertainments express'd much surprise;
Says he, "shall these impudent tribes of the air, To break our soft slumbers thus wantonly dare? Shall these petty creatures, us beasts far below, Exceed us in consequence, fashion, and show?
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The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre is listed on Textopian as a short story by William Mulready, dated 1807 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: William Mulready
- Date: 1807 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 1,361 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre is a fantasy book as it features an elephant as the main character, which is not a realistic element.
- Children's Literature — The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre is a children's literature book as it is written in a simple language and features a whimsical plot.
- Adventure — The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre is an adventure book as it follows the main character, an elephant, on a journey of discovery.
- Romance — The Elephant's Ball, and Grand Fete Champetre is a romance book as it features a love story between the elephant and a female character.
Tags
children's literature · illustrated book · fantasy · adventure · animals · celebration · friendship · imagination · whimsical · nature · festivity · colorful illustrations