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Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes

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    Catherine Ann Turner Dorset and Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes is a fae fiction and folklore and fairy tales poetry collection. It deals with children's poetry.

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    About Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes

    "Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes" by Catherine Dorset is a fairy tale written in the early 19th century. This narrative unfolds the tale of a humble couple, exploring themes of wishful thinking and the consequences that follow. The story serves as a whimsical yet cautionary reminder about the importance of prudent decision-making. In this tale, a poor couple named Homespun and Susan are granted three wishes by a fairy who they saved from a hare's fate. Initially excited by the prospect of their newfound fortune, the couple fantasizes about wealth and status. However, their first wish leads to unintended consequences when Susan impulsively wishes for a pudding, which ultimately lands on her nose due to a quarrel with her husband. Their second wish spirals further into trouble until they realize that their foolishness brought about their predicament. In the end, they learn a valuable lesson about moderation and the importance of thoughtful choices as they reclaim their sense of humility and gratitude.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Children's poetry
    • Fairies, Juvenile poetry
    • Poor, Juvenile poetry
    • Wishes, Juvenile poetry

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    Who wrote Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes?

    Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes was written by Catherine Ann Turner Dorset and Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.

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    It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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