Fables And Satires V2: With A Preface On The Esopean Fable (1809)

By Brooke Boothby and Brooke Boothby Sir

Book Overview

Fables and Satires V2: With a Preface on the Esopean Fable (1809) is a book written by Brooke Boothby. This book is a collection of fables and satires that were popular during the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing fables and the second part containing satires.The fables in this book are based on the ancient Greek tradition of Aesop's fables. They are short stories that teach a moral lesson. The satires in this book, on the other hand, are humorous and sarcastic pieces that poke fun at society and its flaws.The preface of the book is dedicated to the Esopean fable, which is a type of fable that originated in ancient Greece. The preface explains the history and significance of the Esopean fable and how it has influenced the fables of other cultures.Overall, Fables and Satires V2: With a Preface on the Esopean Fable (1809) is a fascinating book that provides insight into the literary traditions of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in fables, satire, or the history of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436843219
• ISBN13: 9781436843218
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"