1860 Moral Emblems with Aphorisms, Adages, and Proverbs, of All Ages and Nations

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

Richard Pigot translates the poems and nursery rhymes of 17th century Dutch poet Jacob Cats in this uncommon volume. With over 200 illustrations. Although the poet, politician and humorist treats many subjects, across his famous emblem book, the poems often contain kernels of moral instruction. Indeed, many of the phrases he coined that have been retold over generations and are still colloquialisms in the Netherlands today.