The Faithless Parrot

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The Faithless Parrot

by Charles H. (Charles Henry) Bennett

EN·~9 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

The Faithless Parrot

0:00

THE FAITHLESS PARROT

9:49

Description

In a cozy household, Tittums the tortoiseshell cat and Fido the little white dog live happily together—until Fido confesses that he has fallen in love. Their gentle friendship seems destined to grow, but Tittums is soon dazzled by the arrival of Paul Parrot, a flamboyant traveler with colorful feathers, a grand hat, impressive claims, and a gift for extravagant compliments.

As Tittums begins to favor the charismatic newcomer, faithful Fido is left heartbroken and bewildered. Paul boasts of distant journeys, many languages, a palace-like cage, and a luxurious supply of treats, winning admiration wherever he goes. Yet Fido’s sadness deepens when he discovers that the smooth-talking parrot is repeating the very same romantic promises to another bird. With playful animal characters, lively illustrations, and a gently comic warning about charm, vanity, and fickle affection, this story invites listeners into a whimsical world where appearances may not tell the whole truth.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 minutes (9K characters)

Release date

Jun 21, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles H. (Charles Henry) Bennett

Charles H. (Charles Henry) Bennett

1829–1867

A pioneering Victorian illustrator, Charles H. Bennett brought wit, warmth, and lively caricature to children’s books, classic literature, and popular magazines. His imaginative drawings for Aesop’s Fables, Pilgrim’s Progress, and his own humorous stories remain among his best-known work.

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