Æsop in Rhyme, with Some Originals


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Jefferys Taylor was born in 1792 in Suffolk, England. He became apprenticed to his father who was an engraver and invented a special ruling machine for engravers but went on to emulate his mother who was a children's writer. His books include favourites like Harry's Holliday or the Doings of One Who had Nothing to Do and The Little Historians.

This book "Aesop in Rhyme" published in 1820, contains 58 of Aesop's Fables which he has retold in verse as well as 13 original fables of his own. Each is illustrated with an engraving which though uncredited he probably drew himself. He died in 1853. (Summary by Noel Badrian) (3 hr 1 min)

Chapters

The Oak and the Reed 2:34 Read by NoelBadrian
The Fox and the Lion 1:18 Read by NoelBadrian
The Frogs 3:22 Read by NoelBadrian
The Solar Phenomenon 3:16 Read by NoelBadrian
The Compliant Farmer 2:47 Read by NoelBadrian
The Two Vessels 1:27 Read by NoelBadrian
The Bear and the Hermit 2:13 Read by NoelBadrian
The Clown praying to Hercules 3:21 Read by NoelBadrian
The Lion and the Ass 1:51 Read by NoelBadrian
The Dog invited to dinner 3:17 Read by NoelBadrian
The Eagle and the Crow 1:24 Read by NoelBadrian
The Mouse and the Weasel 1:30 Read by NoelBadrian
The Grapes are sour 1:05 Read by NoelBadrian
The Ass in the Lion's skin 2:19 Read by NoelBadrian
The Man who had travelled 1:58 Read by NoelBadrian
The Dog and the Wolf 3:00 Read by NoelBadrian
The Herdsman 2:01 Read by NoelBadrian
The Chameleon 2:23 Read by NoelBadrian
The Boys and the Frogs 1:28 Read by NoelBadrian
The Horse and the Ass 1:49 Read by NoelBadrian
Mercury and the Sculptor 2:13 Read by NoelBadrian
The Bull and the Gnat 1:22 Read by NoelBadrian
The Cock and the Jewel 1:36 Read by NoelBadrian
The Man and the Lion 1:42 Read by NoelBadrian
The Two Frogs 1:30 Read by NoelBadrian
The Fox and the Crane 2:50 Read by NoelBadrian
The Traveller and the Satyr 3:08 Read by NoelBadrian
The Travellers and the Purse 1:56 Read by NoelBadrian
The Mouth and the Limbs 2:57 Read by NoelBadrian
The Conceited Cur 1:23 Read by NoelBadrian
The Hare and the Tortoise 2:25 Read by NoelBadrian
The Honest Woodman 4:05 Read by NoelBadrian
The Crow and the Pitcher 1:49 Read by NoelBadrian
The Young Mouse 2:34 Read by NoelBadrian
The Toad and the Fly 4:09 Read by NoelBadrian
The Milkmaid 3:46 Read by NoelBadrian
The Lark and her young ones 3:47 Read by NoelBadrian
The Philosopher and the Acorn 1:40 Read by NoelBadrian
The Two Cats 2:31 Read by NoelBadrian
The Wolf and the Crane 2:17 Read by NoelBadrian
The Fox and the Goat 1:19 Read by NoelBadrian
The Lame Man and the Blind 1:24 Read by NoelBadrian
The Fox and the Hen 2:07 Read by NoelBadrian
The Tortoise 2:10 Read by NoelBadrian
The Dog of Reflection 1:37 Read by NoelBadrian
The Travellers and Bear 1:36 Read by NoelBadrian
The Frogs and the Bull 1:40 Read by NoelBadrian
The Council of Mice 2:10 Read by NoelBadrian
The Wolf and the Lamb 2:14 Read by NoelBadrian
The Beasts in Partnership 2:48 Read by NoelBadrian
The Lion and the Mouse 2:28 Read by NoelBadrian
The Jealous Ass 2:57 Read by NoelBadrian
The Town and Country Mice 3:39 Read by NoelBadrian
The Cat and the Fox 1:52 Read by NoelBadrian
The Wasp and the Snail 2:19 Read by NoelBadrian
The Fox and the Crow 3:14 Read by NoelBadrian
Dr. Wolf 2:52 Read by NoelBadrian
The Council of War 4:42 Read by NoelBadrian
The Old Woman and the Death-Watch 2:07 Read by NoelBadrian
The Donkeys' Dialogue 3:24 Read by NoelBadrian
The Pride of the Cobler's Dog 1:36 Read by NoelBadrian
Peter the Great 8:10 Read by NoelBadrian
Edwin 2:46 Read by NoelBadrian
The Ass and the Fox 1:47 Read by NoelBadrian
The Peach and the Potatoe 1:10 Read by NoelBadrian
The Show of Wild Beasts 6:38 Read by NoelBadrian
The Shower of Puddings 2:24 Read by NoelBadrian
The Dog and the Pitcher 2:44 Read by NoelBadrian
The Gold Pin and the Nail 2:50 Read by NoelBadrian
The Wasps and the Flies 3:32 Read by NoelBadrian
Æsop's Trial 4:43 Read by NoelBadrian

Reviews

Thanksvery much to Noel Badrian!!


(5 stars)

Herewith the fable corresponding to the cover FABLE LVI. THE FOX AND THE CROW CROWS feed upon worms: yet an author affirms, Cheshire cheese they will get if they're able, "For," said he, "I well know, one unprincipled crow, Once purloin'd a large piece from my table." Then away darted she, to the shade of a tree, To deposit the booty within her; But it never occur'd to the mind of the bird That a fox was to have it for dinner. "How many a slip, 'twixt the cup and the lip!" (Excuse me, I pray, the digression.) Said a fox to himself, "I can share in the pelf, If I act with my usual discretion." So said he, "Is't you? pray, ma'am, how do you do, I have long wish'd to pay you a visit; For a twelvemonth has pass'd since I heard of you last, Which is not very neighbourly, is it? "But, dear madam," said he, "you are dining, I see, On that subject I'd ask your advice: Pray, ma'am, now can you tell, where provisions they sell, That are not an extravagant price. "Bread and meat are so dear, and have been for a year, That poor people can scarcely endure it; And then cheese is so high, that such beggars as I, Till it falls, cannot hope to procure it." But the ill-behaved bird did not utter a word, Still intent on retaining her plunder; Thought the fox,"it should seem this is not a good scheme, What else can I think of, I wonder?" So said Reynard, once more, "I ne'er knew it before, But your feathers are whiter than snow is!" But thought he, when he'd said it, "she'll ne'er give it credit, For what bird is so black as a crow is." "But I'm told that your voice is a horrible noise, Which they say of all sounds is the oddest; But then this is absurd, for it never is heard, Since you are so excessively modest." "If that's all," thought the crow, "I will soon let you know, That all doubt on that score may be ended;" Then most laughably piped, this poor silly biped, When quickly her dinner descended! ---------------- If this biped had not been so vain and conceited, She would not by the fox quite so soon have been cheated; But perhaps the term biped to some may be new: 'Tis a two-legged creature -- perchance it is you.