The fables marked with the symbol to the right represent 1874 versions collected by editor Joseph Benjamin Rundell who’s Preface is reproduced below.
[Read more…] about JBR 1874 Editor’s CollectionThe Hen and The Fox (Barn)
[Read more…] about The Hen and The Fox (Barn)A fox tried hard to get a roosting Hen out of a barn but the Hen knew better than to come down to her doom. Good show.
Beware of interested friendships.
A Wolf and A Sow
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A SowA Wolf came to a Sow and offered to baby sit. “Thank you but no thank you,” said the Sow.
An enemy is most dangerous when offering you help.
Porcupine, Snake, and Company
[Read more…] about Porcupine, Snake, and CompanyDespite an agreement with the snakes to share, the porcupine defended not sharing with his quills. Ouch.
Hasty partnerships may be repented of.
A Wife and A Drunken Husband
[Read more…] about A Wife and A Drunken HusbandA drunken Husband was taken to the morgue by his wife. She came back later but the Husband told her to go away unless she had drink for him.
It’s hard to give up bad habits.
The Dog and The Shadow
[Read more…] about The Dog and The ShadowA dog carrying food crossed a bridge and sees its reflection. Wanting the reflection’s food the dog drops his. Ooops.
If you covet all, you may lose all.