The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1000 Copy Limited Edition)

by Beatrix Potter

2021-02-01 00:25:11

Jemima is a domestic duck, whose eggs are routinely confiscated by the farmer's wife because she believes Jemima a poor sitter. Jemima searches for a place away from the farm where she can hatch her eggs without human interference, and naively co... Read more

Jemima is a domestic duck, whose eggs are routinely confiscated by the farmer's wife because she believes Jemima a poor sitter. Jemima searches for a place away from the farm where she can hatch her eggs without human interference, and naively confides her woes to a suave fox who invites her to nest in a shed at his home. Jemima accepts his invitation, little realising her danger.

Beatrix Potter indicated the tale was a revision of "Little Red Riding Hood" with Jemima, the fox, and the dog parallels to the fairy tale's heroine, wolf, and woodcutter. Both tales touch upon physical appetite, temptation, and foolish behaviour. The book was hugely popular, and is considered one of her best among critics.

This edition is limited to 1,000 copies.

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ISBN9781772263046
Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 Dec 1943) was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who was best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters su...

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