Publisher's Synopsis
Prose That Every Child Should Know is a collection of the best prose pieces of all times, carefully selected by Mary E. Burt for young readers. The book includes a variety of genres such as fables, fairy tales, legends, historical narratives, and essays, among others. The selection features works by renowned authors such as William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Louisa May Alcott, as well as lesser-known writers. The pieces are arranged thematically, covering topics such as heroism, adventure, love, and humor. The book is intended to introduce children to the richness and diversity of the English language, and to encourage them to develop a love for literature. The prose pieces are written in a language that is accessible and easy to understand, making it an ideal book for children of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
