{"product_id":"fables-ancient-and-modern-translated-john-dryden-9781161397703","title":"Fables Ancient and Modern Translated Into Verse from Homer, Ovid, Boccace and Chaucer, with Original Poems","description":"Fables Ancient and Modern is a collection of classic tales translated into verse by John Dryden, one of the most prominent poets of the 17th century. The book features fables from renowned authors such as Homer, Ovid, Boccace, and Chaucer, as well as original poems by Dryden himself. These fables, both well-known and obscure, explore timeless themes such as love, morality, and the human condition. Dryden's translations and original poems are written in a clear and accessible style, making them perfect for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Fables Ancient and Modern is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the art of storytelling.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Dryden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161397701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161397703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.31d","brand":"John Dryden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44063830704383,"sku":"9781161397703","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b5c0f11a-dc99-4db1-b31e-173d2bf89729.jpg?v=1685391908","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fables-ancient-and-modern-translated-john-dryden-9781161397703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}