Fables, Ancient And Modern - William Godwin - Bog

Fables, Ancient And Modern: Adapted For The Use Of Children is a book written by William Godwin and published in 1824. The book is a collection of fables, both ancient and modern, that have been adapted for children. The fables are short stories that teach moral lessons through the use of animals or other imaginary characters. The book includes fables from Aesop, as well as other ancient sources, such as Phaedrus and Babrius. It also includes fables from modern writers, such as Jean de La Fontaine and John Gay. The fables cover a range of topics, including honesty, kindness, greed, and pride. Godwin's adaptations of the fables are written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making them accessible to children. The book is illustrated with charming and whimsical drawings that help bring the fables to life. Overall, Fables, Ancient And Modern: Adapted For The Use Of Children is a timeless collection of moral stories that continue to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. It is a book that teaches important values and virtues through engaging and entertaining stories.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.