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Fables of Aesop and Other Eminent Mythologists: With Morals and Reflections

This book compiles a selection of fables from renowned mythologists, such as Aesop, offering insights and moral lessons alongside each story. more

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Roger L'Estrange
Roger L'Estrange

Roger L'Estrange was an English author and translator, renowned for his translation of the Bible into English, which was widely used during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was also a playwright and poet, contributing to the literary scene of his era. more

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