Tell-Tale Sophas, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint): An Eclectic Fable; Founded on Anecdotes, Foreign and Domestic: An Eclectic Fable; Founded on Anecdotes, Foreign and Domestic (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Battersby, John

 
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Tell-Tale Sophas, Vol. 1: An Eclectic Fable invites you into a world of witty moral tales drawn from many places.

This collection blends myth, travel, and social satire to explore human folly. Through a wandering soul’s imagined journeys, it lampoons luxury, vanity, and the temptations of high society, while offering a quiet reflection on virtue and consequence. The stories read like fables, mixing playful fantasy with sharp observations about behavior and the costs of indulgence.


  • Discover a thread of moral insight woven through strange journeys and memorable characters.

  • Experience vivid scenes that critique wealth, fashion, and the manners of the age.

  • Enjoy compact narratives that balance humor with thoughtful commentary on human nature.

  • Absorb timeless themes about virtue, self-control, and the price of pleasure.



Ideal for readers who appreciate brisk, satirical tales that illuminate character and society alike, and who enjoy a classical approach to moral storytelling.

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ISBN 10:  0267165641 ISBN 13:  9780267165643
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
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