The Fables of Phaedrus, the Freedman of Augustus 1817 INCLUDING 6th BOOK - ROMAN

Latin:

Phædri Augusti Liberti, Et Fl. Aviani Fabulæ. Accedit In Hac Noviss. Edit Phædri Liber Sextus Repertus A Ioanne Antonio Cassitto In Reg. Bibl. Cum Parvis Ejusdem Scholiis. Neopoli 1817. Ex Typographia Januarii Reale.

English:

The Fables of Phaedrus, the Freedman of Augustus, and Flavius Avianus. Added to this latest edition is the Sixth Book of Phaedrus' Fables, discovered by Giovanni Antonio Cassitto in the Royal Library, along with his own notes. Naples 1817. Printed by Januarii Reale.

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"The Fables of Phaedrus, the Freedman of Augustus, and Flavius Avianus" is a classic collection of fables that was originally written in Latin. This book features a revised edition of the original works, which includes the addition of the Sixth Book of Phaedrus' Fables. This sixth book was discovered by Giovanni Antonio Cassitto in the Royal Library and included in this edition along with his own notes.

Phaedrus was a Latin poet and fabulist who lived in the 1st century AD. He was a freedman of the Roman Emperor Augustus and his fables are known for their witty and humorous observations on human nature and society. Flavius Avianus was also a Latin fabulist who lived in the 4th century AD and is known for his adaptations of Aesop's fables.

This book contains a collection of fables from both Phaedrus and Avianus, which provide readers with a fascinating insight into ancient Roman literature and culture. The fables are written in a simple yet effective style and offer readers moral lessons that are still relevant today.

The inclusion of the Sixth Book of Phaedrus' Fables, which was discovered by Cassitto, makes this edition particularly valuable to scholars of ancient literature. Cassitto's notes also provide readers with additional insights into the works of Phaedrus and Avianus.

The book was printed in Naples in 1817 by Januarii Reale, and its publication reflects the continued interest and appreciation for ancient literature during the early 19th century. Overall, "The Fables of Phaedrus, the Freedman of Augustus, and Flavius Avianus" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its simple yet profound moral lessons and timeless observations on human nature.

Size: 17 x 10 x 2.5 cm.

Condition: Fair (F+)

Very minor wear to binding. Minor marks and scratches on binding. Dulling to page edges with very minor foxing. Pen inscription on page edge. Pen inscription on front pastedown. Very light creasing of a patterned shape (of flower in a circle) on preliminary. Prominent foxing to title page. Text block fairly clean with light toning and very minor to minor foxing. Broken single binding string that secured the bottom of pages 99 to 116. Lacking pages 117 to 122. Very sporadically places are very small inscriptions in the margins. A small number of pages have the bottom page edge slightly ruffed. Lacking last page or endpaper.