The Bashful Earthquake And Other Fables And Verses (1898)

""The Bashful Earthquake And Other Fables And Verses"" is a collection of humorous and whimsical poems and fables written by Oliver Herford and originally published in 1898. The book includes a variety of short stories and poems, each with its own unique characters and themes. Many of the fables are written in the style of Aesop's Fables, with animals serving as the main characters and imparting moral lessons. However, Herford's fables often have a humorous twist or unexpected ending. The verses in the book are similarly lighthearted, with playful rhymes and witty wordplay. Overall, ""The Bashful Earthquake And Other Fables And Verses"" is a charming and entertaining collection of works that showcases Herford's talent for combining humor and wisdom in his 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.