The Preface To The Fables (1912)

By John Dryden

Book Overview

The Preface to the Fables is a literary work written by John Dryden, a prominent English poet, critic, and playwright, in 1912. This book is a preface to a collection of fables that Dryden translated from the works of Aesop and other ancient Greek and Roman writers. In this preface, Dryden discusses the art of fable writing and the importance of morals and lessons in literature. He argues that fables are a powerful tool for conveying moral truths in an accessible and entertaining way. He also reflects on the challenges of translating ancient fables into modern English and the need to balance fidelity to the original text with readability for contemporary audiences.Dryden's preface is notable for its clear and concise prose, as well as its insights into the literary and cultural context of fable writing. It is widely regarded as a classic of English literary criticism and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of fable 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: 1120863430
• ISBN13: 9781120863430
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"