Leonardo's Fables and Jests: Retold by Edgar Herbert Brice-Smythe [Paperback]

Leonardo Da Vinci (Author), Edgar Herbert Brice-Smythe (Author)

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Publication Date: December 10, 2003

Leonardo da Vinci entertained his patrons during court festivities by telling stories and "jests," or jokes, and riddles and magic tricks. Leonardo's archaic language and style have been updated by Brice-Smythe so that today's audience can appreciate these immortal ideas. Through this collection, you will enjoy the "lighter side" of Leonardo and see that not only was he a master Artist and Inventor, but an original Storyteller, as well. For ages 8 to 108.

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...completely new outlook on the genius of Leonardo....all the selections are too good not to be shared... -- Sarah Leonard, Reviewer, eBook Reviews Weekly

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THE MOUSE
— A Fable —

A little mouse was hiding in his hole, shaking with fear. Outside stood a mean, hungry weasel.

"Go away!" the mouse squeaked. "Leave me alone!"

"Never!" the weasel said. "You have to come out sometime. I am very patient. I will wait."

Then a cat came by and suddenly pounced on the weasel and ate him up.

The mouse came out of his hole and danced for joy. "Thank Heaven!" he cried. "I’m free!"

The mouse was so busy celebrating that he didn’t see the cat until she pounced again.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: E & E Publishing (December 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971989893
• ISBN-13: 978-0971989894
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,152,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, delightful view of da Vinci, August 25, 2009

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This review is from: Leonardo's Fables and Jests: Retold by Edgar Herbert Brice-Smythe (Paperback)

This is a unique, delightful view of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Who would have known that da Vinci wrote such wonderful fables and jokes! Brice-Smythe does a masterful job of updating da Vinci's text (I've read Leonardo's original version in his Notebooks). This collection really makes the stories come alive and be relevant for today's reader. This book also includes riddles and a mathematical magic trick that still amazes me.