Æsop in Rhyme, with Some Originals
Jefferys Taylor
Read by NoelBadrian
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
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Basquetteur
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.