Things By Their Right Names And Other Stories, Fables, And Moral Pieces, In Prose And Verse (1840)

Things By Their Right Names: And Other Stories, Fables, And Moral Pieces, In Prose And Verse (1840) is a collection of writings by Anna Letitia Barbauld, a prominent English writer and poet of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book contains a variety of pieces, including short stories, fables, and moral essays, all written in Barbauld's distinctive style. The stories and fables in the book are designed to teach moral lessons to readers, often through the use of allegory and symbolism. The pieces cover a range of topics, including the importance of honesty, the dangers of greed, and the value of kindness and compassion. The book also includes several poems, which explore similar themes and showcase Barbauld's skill as a poet. Overall, Things By Their Right Names is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of writings that offer valuable insights into the moral and ethical issues of Barbauld's time.With A Sketch Of Her Life.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.