Fables In Verse: From Aesop, La Fontaine, And Others

By Mary Anne Davis

Book Overview

Step into a world where wise foxes, cunning crows, and proud lions speak in rhyme, their tales woven with wit and wisdom. Fables In Verse: From Aesop, La Fontaine, And Others by Mary Anne Davis is a verse fable anthology that breathes new life into the timeless tradition of talking animal parables. Each poem distils a moral lesson in rhyme, transforming classical antiquity fables and French literary fables into sparkling, memorable bedtime moral stories or school recitation poems. This classic fables collection draws from the greatest masters of the genre - Aesop and La Fontaine - as well as lesser-known voices, offering a treasury of rhyming moral tales. Through allegorical virtue and vice, Davis's elegant verse invites readers of all ages to reflect on human nature and the choices we make. The stories' enduring truths and lyrical form make them as delightful for children discovering the world as for adults seeking the wisdom of the past. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek the gentle wit of a la Fontaine fables collection, the sharp lessons of an Aesop fables collection, or simply the pleasure of classic storytelling, Fables In Verse stands as both a cultural treasure and an essential addition to any collection of moral tales.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354363350
• ISBN13: 9789354363351
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"