Fables From Boccacio And Chaucer V1-2 (1808)

Fables From Boccacio And Chaucer V1-2 is a book written by John Dryden and published in 1808. The book contains a collection of fables from two renowned authors, Giovanni Boccaccio and Geoffrey Chaucer. The fables are retold by Dryden in his own unique style, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book is divided into two volumes, with each volume containing a selection of fables from both authors. The fables cover a range of themes, including love, morality, and human nature. The book also includes a preface written by Dryden, in which he discusses the importance of fables as a literary genre and the influence of Boccaccio and Chaucer on his own work. Overall, Fables From Boccacio And Chaucer V1-2 is a fascinating collection of fables that offers readers a glimpse into the literary traditions of two of the most celebrated authors of all time.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.