Tattle-tales of Cupid

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Tattle-tales of Cupid

by Paul Leicester Ford

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A mischievous chorus of talking horses, ponies, and stable companions sets the stage for this delightfully odd collection of love‑inflected sketches. From a horse debating the fairness of sharing an apple to a polo pony waxing lyrical about secret gossip, the stories turn everyday barnyard chatter into witty reflections on desire, jealousy and the little deceptions that keep us all guessing.

The narrator, recalling youthful experiments in imagination with a close friend, weaves together both fresh and older creations, each brimming with clever dialogue and gentle satire. Whether the characters are plotting a romantic surprise or simply ribbing one another over a stolen treat, the tone remains light, charming, and ever‑observant of the human foibles mirrored in animal banter.

These tales invite listeners to linger over the humor of courtship seen through a farmyard lens, offering a playful escape that feels both nostalgic and surprisingly contemporary.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (216K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1896, copyright 1898.

Credits

Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2023-09-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Paul Leicester Ford

Paul Leicester Ford

1865–1902

Best known for lively historical novels and careful scholarship, this late-19th-century American writer moved easily between fiction, history, and drama. His work often drew on the early American past, blending research with a storyteller’s eye.

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