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Unique Elements 15th Century Historical Outline Translation by George Fyler Townsend Includes over 300 fables Aesop's Fables is a rich collection of time-honored fables. These proverbs- or moral ideals that underpin our daily lives were first expressed in ancient Greek by the slave and storyteller Aesop sometime between between 620 and 560 BCE. The stories collected here were translated and compiled in England by Reverend George Fyler Townsend (1814-1900) and published under the title Aesop's Fables. Townsend's translations influenced many following compilations. These short, insightful stories, written with wit and flare in simple, plain language, provide readers of all age’s fantastic lessons on right and wrong, as well as many vital insights into life, both its joys and perils. A Classic Reprint This title will make an excellent gift to the classic fables buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library. Century Bound takes every care to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest degree. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unaltered from the original author's publication, keeping the books’ original form for your enjoyment.