Excerpt from The Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable Wisdom
There the old man sits in bronze, as he used to sit at his window, clad in his beloved dressing gown, an open book in his hand.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was born in Philadelphia in 1856. The author of travel and educational books as well as children's literature, she was a leading American kindergarten proponent. In San Francisco, she helped establish the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Wiggin died in 1923
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents fables that have been translated and handed down for generations. The tales originated from many different cultures, including Greece, India, Africa, and Russia. The book is divided into sections based on the culture of origin, allowing readers to see how different cultures have approached the concept of fables. The fables are attributed to authors such as Aesop, Bidpai, and Krilov, and explore themes such as human nature, morality, and the consequences of our actions. Despite their age, the fables retain their relevance and charm, offering insights into the human condition that are still applicable today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331729938_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 430 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25991257/2