The Book Depository Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
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Description: Charlotte's Web : CD-Audio : Random House USA Inc : 9780807208526 : 0807208523 : 14 May 2002 : Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become a beloved classic. Always a favorite for family sharing, the audio, lovingly read by the author himself, is now available in this special commemorative CD edition, re-mastered with a bonus audio track. Unabridged. 3 C Ds. The Book Depository Charlotte's Web by E. B. White - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Author: Natasha
Rating: 5
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Author: C.W.
Rating: 4
Review: There are hundreds of reviews to read through, so I do not want or need to cover trampled ground. What I will say is that although I loved this story as a child, as an adult I don't find it to have the same charm. My issue lies with Wilbur. Throughout the text, he is primarily a selfish creature. On the surface, he doesn't seem to always be selfish: he does give compliments to Charlotte from time to time, and he does ultimately lead to the saving of Charlotte's egg sac. However, think about his motives. He clearly saves Charlotte's eggs not only out of love for Charlotte, but more as a means of having a new generation of friends once Charlotte is gone; this is evidenced by his negative reaction to Charlotte's children leaving once they have hatched. Anytime he interacts with Templeton, the supposedly self-centered character, it is because he, Wilbur, wants Templeton to satisfy some need of Wilbur's. Wilbur is a nag constantly demanding Charlotte tell stories, sing songs, save him, etc. In the end, through his selfishness, he survives and continues to have friends, even if not on the same level as the rather one-way friendship he had with Charlotte. So finally, is the point that he who is selfish ultimately gets what he wants? It seems so. And how many of us know people that are selfish and at the end of the day do get what they want? It is rather unpleasant, but this seems to be a reality of the world which E.B. White has captured and encapsulated in our rather ungreat protagonist, Wilbur.
