Aileen Aroon, A Memoir by Gordon Stables
"Aileen Aroon, A Memoir" by Gordon Stables is a memoir interwoven with tales about beloved animals, likely written in the late 19th century. The author shares personal stories of companionship with his Newfoundland dog, Aileen, and other pets while reflecting on the nature of love, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals. At the start of the memoir, Stables sets the scene in a serene pine wood where he is accompaniedby Aileen, who displays a deep affection for her master despite her past sorrows. The narrative reveals a blend of humor and tenderness, as Stables anthropomorphizes Aileen's thoughts and feelings while contrasting her playful demeanor with moments of melancholy regarding her former owner. The opening establishes not just the setting but also the emotional tone of the book, hinting at a heartfelt exploration of the joys and challenges of pet ownership and the intrinsic love between a dog and her master. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
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| Title | Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pets -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Loyalty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37330 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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