"A good anthology"
The narrator of the twenty-four stories (plus an
introduction) finds a special clock in Father Time's attic,
which strikes on the hour with songs and puppet
dances. "Four and twenty marvelous tales, one for each
hour of the day" all start with a verse to coincide with
that particular hour. Drawings are included to add further
depth. Each ends with a morality lesson, which never
interferes with the story, but helps wrap up that entry. This nineteenth century collection is remarkable in
different ways depending on the reader. The tales provide
insight into daily household life and the morality of a
bygone era. The contributions also furbish delightful
fairy tales for the young at heart that are enhanced by
superb figures of speech and tremendous illustrations with
a finale moral lesson. This collection is a winner and
will send many a reader searching for other works by Howard
Pyle. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted February 23, 2003
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