Cautionary Tales and other Verses
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Hilaire Belloc
Binding: Hardback
Published: Folio Society, 2006
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase has tanning along open edge (see photo)
'Cautionary Tales' presents a collection of witty and often darkly humorous verses designed to impart moral lessons to young readers. This classic work chronicles the misadventures of various ill-behaved children, illustrating the dire consequences of their actions with satirical flair. The author masterfully employs a distinctive blend of absurdity and sharp social commentary, creating a timeless piece of literature that continues to entertain and instruct generations. It argues for the importance of good behavior through unforgettable, comically tragic narratives. Comes with slipcase!
Author: Hilaire Belloc
Binding: Hardback
Published: Folio Society, 2006
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase has tanning along open edge (see photo)
'Cautionary Tales' presents a collection of witty and often darkly humorous verses designed to impart moral lessons to young readers. This classic work chronicles the misadventures of various ill-behaved children, illustrating the dire consequences of their actions with satirical flair. The author masterfully employs a distinctive blend of absurdity and sharp social commentary, creating a timeless piece of literature that continues to entertain and instruct generations. It argues for the importance of good behavior through unforgettable, comically tragic narratives. Comes with slipcase!