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""The Fables of Phaedrus"" is a collection of ancient fables written by the Roman poet Phaedrus in the 1st century AD. The fables are written in verse and feature animals as the main characters, each with a moral lesson to teach the reader. This edition, published in 1828, includes a literal English translation alongside the original Latin text. The translator, Christopher Smart, aimed to provide a faithful and accurate translation while also making the fables accessible to a wider audience. The book is a valuable resource for students of Latin and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of fables and their enduring appeal.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.