Beginner looking for beautiful and instructional Python code
<p>As a complete beginner with no programming experience, I am trying to find beautiful Python code to study and play with. Please answer by pointing to a website, a book or some software project.</p>

<p>I have the following criterias:</p>

<ul>
<li>complete code listings (working, hackable code)</li>
<li>beautiful code (highly readable, simple but effective)</li>
<li>instructional for the beginner (yes, hand-holding is needed)</li>
</ul>

<p>I've tried learning how to program for too long now, never gotten to the point where the rubber hits the road. My main agenda is best spelled out by <a href="http://nat.org/blog/?p=773">Nat Friedman's "How to become a hacker</a>". </p>

<p>I'm aware of O'Reilly's "Beautiful Code", but think of it as too advanced and confusing for a beginner.</p>
