Fables and Tales: Suggested by the Frescos of Pompeii and Herculaneum (1835)

Fables and Tales: Suggested by the Frescos of Pompeii and Herculaneum is a book written by W. B. Le Gros in 1835. The book is a collection of short stories and fables that are inspired by the frescoes found in the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The stories are written in a style that is reminiscent of the fables and tales of Aesop, with each story imparting a moral lesson. The book is divided into three parts, with each part containing a different set of stories. The first part of the book focuses on stories that teach the importance of honesty, while the second part focuses on stories that teach the value of perseverance. The third and final part of the book contains stories that teach the importance of kindness and compassion. The stories are accompanied by illustrations that depict scenes from the frescoes that inspired them. Fables and Tales: Suggested by the Frescos of Pompeii and Herculaneum is a unique and interesting book that provides readers with an insight into the ancient Roman world through the lens of its art and literature.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.