Fables By The Late Mr. Gay (1792)

By John Gay

Book Overview

Fables By The Late Mr. Gay is a book of poetry written by the English poet John Gay, originally published in 1727. This edition, published in 1792, contains a collection of 68 fables that use animals and other characters to convey moral lessons and satirical commentary on society. Each fable is written in rhyming couplets and features a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The fables cover a range of themes, including greed, vanity, and the dangers of ambition. The book is considered a classic of English literature and has been a popular choice for children's literature for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, literature, or moral philosophy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164642103
• ISBN13: 9781164642107
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"