Fables From Boccacio And Chaucer V1-2 (1808)

Fables From Boccacio And Chaucer V1-2 (1808) is a two-volume book that includes a collection of fables by Giovanni Boccaccio and Geoffrey Chaucer, translated and adapted by the renowned English poet and playwright John Dryden. The fables are written in verse and are based on animal characters that embody human qualities and behaviors, providing a moral lesson or commentary on society. The first volume includes fables from Boccaccio's Decameron, while the second volume includes fables from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Dryden's translations and adaptations are praised for their clarity and elegance, as well as their faithful representation of the original works. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of literature, providing insight into the literary traditions of medieval Europe and the art of fable writing.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.