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Title:
The Fables of Phædrus
Literally translated into English prose with notes
Alternate Title:
The Fables of Phaedrus
Literally translated into English prose with notes
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Phaedrus
Translator: Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878
Translator: Smart, Christopher, 1722-1771
EBook No.: 25512
Published: May 18, 2008
Downloads: 956
Language: English
Subject: Fables, Latin -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Fables of Phædrus
Literally translated into English prose with notes
Alternate Title:
The Fables of Phaedrus
Literally translated into English prose with notes
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced 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)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Phaedrus
Translator: Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878
Translator: Smart, Christopher, 1722-1771
EBook No.: 25512
Published: May 18, 2008
Downloads: 956
Language: English
Subject: Fables, Latin -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.