02151cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500250015326400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800890039552011750048453400450165965300210170470000520172585600430177799900170182013494UtSlPG20260610133323.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPhillips, Henry Wallace,d1869-193010aFables for the Times 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-09-18 aProduced by David Newman, Clare Boothby and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Fables for the Times" by H.W. Phillips is a collection of fables written during the early 20th century. The book presents a series of humorous and satirical tales that use animal characters to convey moral lessons, reflecting on human behavior and societal quirks. This collection captures the essence of fable traditions while incorporating a modern twist, depicting a variety of scenarios that reveal the folly and wisdom of both animals and humans. Each fable in the collection revolves around different animal characters, showcasing their interactions and the often humorous lessons learned from their experiences. From a sheep cleverly outsmarting a lion to a dog duped by an optical illusion, Phillips skillfully weaves themes of vanity, ambition, and wisdom throughout the tales. The narratives exhibit a playful tone and often end with a witty or ironic conclusion, reflecting the author's insight into character flaws and the human condition. Overall, the book offers readers a blend of entertainment and reflection, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate humorous insights into life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFables, American1 aSullivant, T. S.q(Thomas Starling),d1854-192640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13494 c54883d54883