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Page vi
... Young . " This , as appears from the title , was a book for children , and though the substance of these few ( and simpler ) fables may be traced in the later and complete edition , the vi PREFACE TO THE PRESENT EDITION .
... Young . " This , as appears from the title , was a book for children , and though the substance of these few ( and simpler ) fables may be traced in the later and complete edition , the vi PREFACE TO THE PRESENT EDITION .
Page viii
... Young Widow , The Women and the Secret , and , The Husband , the Wife , and the Thief . It should also be borne in mind that these original fables were inserted in an edition professedly meant for schools rather than for the general ...
... Young Widow , The Women and the Secret , and , The Husband , the Wife , and the Thief . It should also be borne in mind that these original fables were inserted in an edition professedly meant for schools rather than for the general ...
Page xii
... young ones in a batch . The sadness of the pair bereaved Their generous guardian sorely grievca . But yet it could not be believed His faithful cat was in the wrong , Though so the thrush said in his song . The cat was therefore favour ...
... young ones in a batch . The sadness of the pair bereaved Their generous guardian sorely grievca . But yet it could not be believed His faithful cat was in the wrong , Though so the thrush said in his song . The cat was therefore favour ...
Page xviii
... young , but , when they were suffi- ciently grown , refused to give it up . In all these instances , we see that fable was a mere auxiliary of discourse - an implement of the orator . Such , probably , was the origin of the apologues ...
... young , but , when they were suffi- ciently grown , refused to give it up . In all these instances , we see that fable was a mere auxiliary of discourse - an implement of the orator . Such , probably , was the origin of the apologues ...
Page xxvii
... young , -is born a poet . The other requisites he has of course . Upon him the making will never be lost . The richest gems do most honour to their polishing . But they are gems without any . So there are men who pass through the world ...
... young , -is born a poet . The other requisites he has of course . Upon him the making will never be lost . The richest gems do most honour to their polishing . But they are gems without any . So there are men who pass through the world ...
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