The Green Pastures: A Fable (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258934965)

The Green Pastures: A Fable by Marc Connelly is a thought-provoking and engaging story that explores the themes of ambition, greed, and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Set in a lush, green forest, the book follows the journey of a young rabbit named Thumper who dreams of one day becoming the king of the forest. Thumper is ambitious and determined, but his desire for power and control leads him down a dangerous path.As Thumper's thirst for power grows, he begins to exploit the resources of the forest, causing harm to the environment and upsetting the delicate balance of nature. The other animals in the forest, including a wise old owl, a friendly fox, and a kind-hearted deer, try to warn Thumper of the consequences of his actions, but he refuses to listen.As the story unfolds, Thumper learns some hard lessons about the true meaning of power and the importance of respecting the natural world. Through his experiences, he discovers that true happiness and fulfillment come not from dominating others, but from living in harmony with the world around us.Overall, The Green Pastures: A Fable is a beautifully written and illustrated book that will inspire readers of all ages to think about their relationship with the environment and the impact of their actions on the world around them. It is a timeless tale that reminds us of the importance of humility, compassion, and the power of nature.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marc Connelly
ISBN-10: 1258934965
ISBN-13: 9781258934965
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d