Fables Composed For The Use Of The Duke Of Burgundy (1760)

Fables Composed For The Use Of The Duke Of Burgundy is a collection of moral tales written by Francois De La Mothe Fenelon in 1760. The book was originally written for the Duke of Burgundy, the grandson of King Louis XIV of France, as a way to teach him important life lessons through the use of storytelling.The fables are written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Each fable is accompanied by a moral lesson that is meant to be applied to everyday life. The stories are filled with talking animals, mythical creatures, and other fantastical elements that make them engaging and entertaining.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains 25 fables that are based on Aesop's fables, while the second part contains 15 original fables written by Fenelon himself. The fables cover a wide range of topics, including honesty, friendship, greed, and the importance of hard work.Overall, Fables Composed For The Use Of The Duke Of Burgundy is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a fun and engaging way to learn important life lessons.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.