The Bull Calf, and Other Tales

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The Bull Calf, and Other Tales

by A. B. (Arthur Burdett) Frost

EN·~8 minutes

Chapters

Description

A lively assortment of short, off‑beat tales invites listeners into a world where everyday moments turn into comic misadventures. The stories are peppered with colorful dialects and vivid rural scenes, giving each episode a distinct, almost theatrical flavor. From playful banter to sudden chaos, the collection balances gentle humor with a touch of the absurd.

One memorable episode follows a well‑meaning man who purchases a gentle bull calf for the children, only to be tossed down a hill, tangled in rope, and thwarted by an obstinate dog. The ensuing circus‑like spectacle spirals into a frantic rescue, highlighting the thin line between good intentions and unintended trouble. The narrative’s brisk pacing and witty dialogue keep the listener grinning throughout the first act.

Later sketches introduce a pair of aging friends daringly reliving childhood thrills, a wandering soul named Dizzy Joe tangled in a bizarre coat‑making escapade, and Violet’s tangled encounters with eccentric companions. Together, these vignettes form a charming mosaic of human (and animal) folly that’s both entertaining and oddly reflective.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 minutes (8K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2014-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. B. (Arthur Burdett) Frost

A. B. (Arthur Burdett) Frost

1851–1928

Best known for bringing Br'er Rabbit and the Uncle Remus stories to life, this American illustrator mixed lively movement, humor, and sharp observation in work that helped shape late 19th-century magazine and book illustration. He also became an early comics artist, with a gift for turning everyday mishaps into energetic visual storytelling.

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