Fables, Vol. III and IV
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Rousset, Alexis
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1856
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This second volume contains Tomes III and IV, including 29 and 33 illustrations, respectively. By contrast with the first volume, this volume declares its publisher and date of publication. It was printed in Lyon, and "Lyon" is printed on book's spine along with "1856." Book XI Fable 5 has Venus admiring a rose but wondering why its time is so brief. The rose responds that many things suffer similarly. Venus asks "Which things?" The rose answers "Three. Good weather. The favor of great people. Love and promises of beautiful women." The third is the most biting, but then roses always have cruel thorns. Book XV Fable 18 has wisdom visiting a hypocrite hermit. From outside, she becomes aware of a dagger. Invited in for a while, she refuses, saying that he has two voices: one soft and welcoming and the other with odious designs. This latter voice leaves through his eyes. The printer's design at the end of this fable is excellent (III, 253). Book XVIII Fable 20 has a representative full-page illustration facing 149. A gadfly overcomes a lion and celebrates his victory. He will be king, mentor, father and dictate law to people. "The lion has lived; let us pursue our work." As he is governing the globe in his thoughts, a passing wren swallows him. L'homme propose, et Dieu dispose."
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L. Maison
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