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The Poetical Works of Christopher Smart, Vol. 6: A Poetical Translation of the Fables of Phaedrus
Karina Williamson and Anne Becher (eds)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published in print:
1996
ISBN:
9780198183600
Published online:
May 2014
EISBN:
9780191786549
DOI:
10.1093/actrade/9780198183600.book.1
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Anne Becher
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Front Matter
Frontispiece
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCES
TEXTUAL INTRODUCTION
Frontispiece
INTRODUCTION
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A Poetical Translation of The Fables of Phaedrus
To Master JOHN HUSSEY DELAVAL.
ADVERTISEMENT.
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Book I
Prologue
I. The Wolf and the Lamb
II. The Frogs desiring a King
III. The vain Jackdaw
IV. The Dog in the River
V. The Heifer, Goat, Sheep, and Lion
VI. The Frogs and Sun
VII. The Fox and Tragic Mask
VIII. The Wolf and Crane
IX. The Hare and the Sparrow
X. The Wolf and the Fox, with the Ape for their Judge
XI. The Ass and the Lion hunting
XII. The Stag at the Fountain
XIII. The Fox and the Crow
XIV. The Cobler turn'd Doctor
XV. The Sapient Ass
XVI. The Sheep, the Stag, and the Wolf
XVII. The Sheep, the Dog, and the Wolf
XVIII. The Woman in Labour
XIX. The Bitch and her Puppies
XX. The Hungry Dogs
XXI. The Old Lion
XXII. The Man and the Weasel
XXIII. The Faithful House-Dog
XXIV. The Proud Frog
XXV. The Dog and the Crocodile
XXVI. The Fox and the Stork
XXVII. The Dog, Treasure, and Vulture
XXVIII. The Fox and Eagle
XXIX. The Frogs and Bulls
XXX. The Kite and Doves
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Book II
Prologue
I. The Judicious Lion
II. The Bald-pate Dupe
III. The Man and the Dog
IV. The Eagle, the Cat, and the Sow
V. Caesar and his Slave
VI. The Eagle, Carrion Crow, and the Tortoise
VII. The Mules and Robbers
VIII. The Stag and the Oxen
Epilogue
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Book III
Prologue
I. The Old Woman and Empty Cask
II. The Panther and Shepherds
III. The Ape's Head
IV. Aesop and the Insolent Fellow
V. The Fly and the Mule
VI. The Dog and the Wolf
VII. The Brother and Sister
VIII. A Saying of Socrates
IX. Of Doubt and Credulity
X. The Eunuch and Wicked Fellow
XI. The Cock and Pearl
XII. The Bees and the Drones
XIII. Aesop playing
XIV. The Dog and the Lamb
XV. The Owl and the Grasshopper
XVI. The Trees protected
XVII. Juno and the Peacock
XVIII. Aesop and the importunate Fellow
XIX. The Ass and Priests of Cybele
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Book IV
Prologue
I. The Weasel and Mice
II. The Fox and the Grapes
III. The Horse and Boar
IV. Aesop and the Will
V. The Battle of the Mice and Weasels
VI. Phaedrus to the Cavillers
VII. The Viper and the File
VIII. The Fox and the Goat
IX. The Two Bags
X. The Sacrilegious Thief
XI. Hercules and Plutus
XII. The He-Goats and She-Goats
XIII. The Pilot and Sailors
XIV. The Man and the Adder
XV. The Fox and the Dragon
XVI. Phaedrus of his Fables
XVII. The Shipwreck of Simonides
XVIII. The Mountain in Labour
XIX. The Ant and the Fly
XX. The Escape of Simonides
Epilogue to Eutychus
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Book V
Prologue to Particulo
I. Demetrius and Menander
II. The Thief and the Travellers
III. The Bald Man and the Fly
IV. The Man and the Ass
Fable V. The Buffoon and Country-Fellow
To Particulo
VI. The Two Bald Men
VII. Prince the Piper
VIII. Opportunity
IX. The Bull and the Calf
X. The old Dog and the Huntsman
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The Appendix of Gudius
I. The sick Kite
II. The Hare Weary of Life
III. Jupiter and the Fox
IV. The Lion and the Mouse
Fable V. The Man and the Trees
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COMMENTARY
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APPENDIX A
Scurra et Rusticus
APPENDIX B
INDEX OF TITLES
GENERAL INDEX TO THE TEXT, VOLUMES I–VI
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