Cautionary Tales for Children
Cautionary Tales for Children, first published in 1907, is Hilaire Belloc's collection of comic verse about the dreadful fates of disobedient children, designed for the admonition of readers between eight and fourteen. Jim runs away from his nurse and is eaten by a lion; Henry King chews string and dies; Matilda tells lies and is burned to death; Lord Lundy cries too easily and is sent to govern New South Wales; Rebecca slams doors; George plays with a dangerous toy; and Charles Augustus Fortescue, who always did what was right, grows rich and is rewarded with an enormous mansion. The deadpan moralizing is set off by the drawings of B. T. B., Basil Blackwood. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Cautionary Tales for Children
Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Cautionary Tales for Children online?
Yes. Cautionary Tales for Children opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Cautionary Tales for Children free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Cautionary Tales for Children is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Cautionary Tales for Children in the public domain?
Yes. Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Cautionary Tales for Children?
About 11 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Cautionary Tales for Children?
Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
