Little Daffydowndilly: (from: "the Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
1843
Little Daffydowndilly: (from: "the Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
1843
American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading
Little Daffydowndilly, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and first published in 1843, is an allegorical children's story that explores the conflict between diligence and idleness. The tale follows a lazy boy named Daffydowndilly, who prefers beauty and ease over hard work, as he attempts to escape the discipline of his schoolmaster, Mr. Toil. Throughout his journey, he encounters various figures representing different professions, ultimately learning that idleness does not lead to happiness and that embracing toil can be fulfilling.
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