Fables Ancient and Modern Translated Into Verse From Homer, Ovid, Boccace and Chaucer, With Original Poems

The book ""Fables Ancient and Modern Translated Into Verse From Homer, Ovid, Boccace and Chaucer, With Original Poems by Dryden, John"" is a collection of fables that have been translated into verse by John Dryden. The fables in this book come from various ancient and modern sources, including Homer, Ovid, Boccace, and Chaucer. In addition to the translated fables, Dryden has also included original poems of his own. The book is a fascinating exploration of the timeless themes and lessons found in fables, and the translations and original poems offer a unique perspective on these classic stories. Overall, ""Fables Ancient and Modern Translated Into Verse From Homer, Ovid, Boccace and Chaucer, With Original Poems by Dryden, John"" is a must-read for anyone interested in fables and their enduring relevance.1700. In these ancient and modern fables from Homer, Ovid, Boccace and Chaucer, Mr. Dryden has written nothing which favors of immorality or profaneness, at least he was not conscious to his self of any such intention. He endeavored to choose such fables as contain in each of them some instructive moral, which leap foremost into sight. Written in Old English.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.