"A satirical poet is the check of the laymen on bad priests."
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Fables, Ancient and Modern
Fables, Ancient and Modern is a collection of translations of classical and medieval poetry by John Dryden interspersed with some of his own works. Published in March 1700, it was his last and one of his greatest works.
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