A Moral Alphabet

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A Moral Alphabet

by Hilaire Belloc

EN·~14 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

A MORAL ALPHABET.

0:10

A MORAL ALPHABET

14:26

Description

A playful Victorian‑styled alphabet brings readers through a parade of odd characters, from bold bears and sneaky cobras to lofty judges and wandering horsemen. Each letter opens with a short, rhymed vignette that mixes gentle satire with a tidy moral, inviting listeners to smile at the absurdities while catching a whisper of old‑world wisdom.

The collection shuffles between fanciful beasts, quirky families, and modest folk, all rendered with lively illustrations that complement the verse. Its light‑hearted tone makes it a charming companion for children learning about language and behavior, while the witty commentary offers a nostalgic treat for adults. Listeners will enjoy the rhythmic storytelling and the simple, memorable lessons that linger long after the alphabet is recited.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 minutes (14K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-07-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc

1870–1953

A lively and often sharp-edged voice of early 20th-century letters, this French-born British writer moved easily between history, politics, satire, travel writing, and verse. He is still especially remembered for his energetic prose and for the darkly funny poems in Cautionary Tales for Children.

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