“In beauty faults conspicuous grow; The smallest speck is seen on snow.”
Quote by John Gay
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Fables ... In one volume complete
This book brings together all the stories from the Fables comic series, offering readers a complete and convenient way to experience the adventures of fairy tale characters in a modern setting. more
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