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_aThe Fables of Phædrus : _bLiterally translated into English prose with notes |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Fables of Phaedrus Literally translated into English prose with notes | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-05-18 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Louise Hope, Carl Hudkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Fables of Phædrus" by Phaedrus is a classic collection of fables written in the early 1st century AD. The work consists of moral tales featuring anthropomorphic animals, drawing heavily from the earlier traditions of Aesop's fables. Phædrus reinterprets these stories, adding Roman context and reflections on human nature, often commenting on political or social themes of his time. At the start of the fables, the reader is introduced to a variety of animals and their moral dilemmas. The opening prologue highlights the purpose of these fables: to provide guidance through humor and moral instruction. For instance, the first fable features a wolf unjustly accusing a lamb, illustrating the theme of the powerful oppressing the innocent without cause. Each fable typically concludes with a concise moral, providing valuable lessons on integrity, ambition, and prejudice while portraying Phædrus' sharp wit and keen observation of human behavior. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of morality, crafted through engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFables, Latin -- Translations into English | ||
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_aRiley, Henry T. _q(Henry Thomas), _d1816-1878 |
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_aSmart, Christopher, _d1722-1771 |
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