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Cautionary tales

Scope note

Stories, verses, or writings usually intended for children, admonishing or warning of the consequences of misbehavior or foolishness; also, in various disciplines, use for writings warning of possible methodological pitfalls.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255312

Term used for

tales, cautionary

Equivalent Terms used

cautionary tale

Created

13yrs ago

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