Publisher's Synopsis
Phaedri Augusti Liberti Fabularum Aesopiarum, Libri Quinque (1838) is a collection of fables written by the Roman poet Phaedrus. The book is divided into five books and contains over 100 fables. Each fable is written in Latin and tells a moral lesson through the use of animal characters. The fables are based on the works of the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop and are known for their simplicity and wit. Phaedrus' fables were popular during the Middle Ages and continue to be studied and appreciated today for their timeless messages. This edition includes a preface and notes by the editor, as well as an index of the fables.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.
