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Originally published in 1480, this book is a collection of fables and moral tales that explore human behavior and virtue. The stories are told through the interactions of various creatures, both real and imaginary, and are intended to provide entertainment and instruction. This edition includes illustrations by William Morris and is a beautiful example of early printing and book design. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.