The Fables of PhaedrusAesop is credited with inventing animal fables, but the earliest written versions are by Phaedrus, apparently a slave, who introduced them to Latin literature in the time of Augustus. Many other story- types are also included. The last translation into English verse was 200 years ago. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
Prologue | 3 |
The Wolf and the Lamb | 5 |
The Frogs Ask for a King | 6 |
Copyright | |
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