1909

The Harvard Classics Volume 17: Folk-Lore and Fable (published in 1909) is a foundational anthology compiled by Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot. Designed as part of his “Five-Foot Shelf of Books” to provide a well-rounded liberal arts education, this volume compiles classic moral and fairy tales from three master storytellers. This first edition copy was published in 1909 and shows signs of wear and age. Please see photographs for reference. This is a fun edition to an antique or vintage book collection, or a great decor piece to decorate a bookshelf or home.

The Harvard Classics Volume 17: Folk-Lore and Fable (published in 1909) is a foundational anthology compiled by Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot. Designed as part of his “Five-Foot Shelf of Books” to provide a well-rounded liberal arts education, this volume compiles classic moral and fairy tales from three master storytellers. This first edition copy was published in 1909 and shows signs of wear and age. Please see photographs for reference. This is a fun edition to an antique or vintage book collection, or a great decor piece to decorate a bookshelf or home.