Mrs. Peter Rabbit

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Mrs. Peter Rabbit

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~2 hours

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Peter Rabbit, once famous for his endless appetite and daring curiosity, finds himself oddly listless. Confined to the safety of his beloved Briar‑patch, he has plenty of sweet clover to eat, yet the food no longer satisfies him. The story gently shows how even a life without danger can become dull, contrasting Peter’s melancholy with the bright, ever‑watchful Danny Meadow Mouse, who stays happy despite constant threats. As Peter’s thoughts turn inward, he discovers that his true problem is loneliness.

Determined to break the cycle, Peter decides to carve new paths and set out beyond his familiar meadow. He remembers the friends he once shared adventures with—Grandfather Frog, Jerry Muskrat, Billy Mink, and others—and hopes that reconnecting will restore his spirit. The tale follows his tentative steps toward friendship, offering a warm look at how community and shared curiosity can revive a weary heart.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (116K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Text file roduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

Best known for warm, lively animal stories set in the natural world, this American writer also became a passionate voice for conservation. His books introduced generations of young readers to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other beloved woodland characters.

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