
audiobook
by I. J. Potter
Transcriber's note:
A playful, rhymed fable opens with an absurdly proud ostrich that mistakes the very ground it walks on for something foreign, sparking a cascade of comic mishaps. Hand‑printed verses mingle with bold, hand‑drawn illustrations, giving the tale a tactile, almost theatrical quality that invites listeners to picture each slapstick scene as it unfolds.
Beneath the humor lies a gentle satire on human vanity: the ostrich’s inflated sense of self mirrors our own tendency to overlook the humble but essential parts of life. While children will delight in the lively verses and quirky drawings, adults may catch the broader commentary on pride, cooperation, and the quiet wisdom of modesty. This charming allegory offers both laughter and a thoughtful nudge toward a more balanced outlook.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Sep 25, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little mysterious today, this early 20th-century writer is best known for a witty satirical poem that turns an ostrich into a clever lesson about pride, perspective, and getting along. The surviving record is slim, which only adds to the charm of the work itself.
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