Author: Aesop; Sir Roger l'Estrange
Title: Fables of Aesop and Other Eminent Mythologists: With Morals and Reflections
Description: London, A. Bettesworth; C. Hitch; G. Strahan; R. Gosling; et al, 1738. Leather. A smart edition of Roger l'Estrange's impressive translation of Aesop's fables, an important collection, complete here with two plates. The eighth Roger l'Estrange edition.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, and one plate.ESTC citation number N8016.Collated, complete.A collection of the fables of Aesop and various other eminent mythologists, including Barlandus, Anianus, Abstemius, and Poggius.An interesting edition, which includes a moral and reflection on each fable, looking at what lessons the fablist is intending the reader to derive.Also including a life of Aesop, and an alphabetical table of the fables included in this volume.Translated by Roger l'Estrange. This translation is considered to be his magnum opus, first published in 1692. Though this work is highly regarded, l'Estrange's professional life was mired with controversy, particularly for this political pamphlets. Rebound in a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned and clean with some occasional spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the reverse of the frontispiece. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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