“Look round, the wrecks of play behold; Estates dismember'd, mortgaged, sold! Their owners now to jails confin'd, Show equal poverty of mind.”
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Gay's Fables: In One Volume Complete
This book is a compilation of various fables, showcasing the wit and moral lessons of the author, Gay. more
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