An Alphabet of Tales: An English 15Th Century Translation of the Alphabetum Narrationum of Étienne De Besançon. from Additional Ms. 25, 719

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This book is an English translation from the 15th century of an original French work by Étienne de Besançon. The text is organized alphabetically and consists of a collection of moral tales, many of which are based on stories from the Bible. The translator, Mary Macleod Banks, has done an excellent job in preserving the original style and flavor of the French text. This book will appeal to readers interested in medieval literature and history.