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Two Fables

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The first fable is about a physically ugly man who saves a beautiful princess from harm and who is granted the right by the king to take any woman in the kingdom he wishes. The wise king foresees the inevitable conclusion and true love's path...

The second fable is much more sinister involving another princess and king. This princess is also beautiful but incredibly vain and uses her beauty to her own ends. When she is given the chance of taking over the throne by poisoning her father, she takes the advice of a mysterious beggar who gives her the poison. But who is the beggar really...?

The legendary Roald Dahl puts together a very slim volume of two very short stories. If you've read Dahl before you'll know the verve with which he tells any story and the wicked sense of humour he possesses making for any story he writes worth reading. Two Fables is no exception and, though hard to find and quick to read, if you can find a copy then snap it up. It's great fun from a master storyteller.

This book is one of my favourite books, not only by the late great Roald Dahl but ever. I did have a copy, but it has since disappeared; where, I have no idea. Anyone who loves the books of Roald Dahl should read this book, anyone who thinks that they can not be surprised by books anymore READ THIS... Every bookshop I visit I say 'Do you have a copy of Two Fables'. Amazon is the first one, which has answered yes... Just a review from Down Under, I hope that I win the prize of free books, because I really want to get this book and a million others. Thanks, I will include my email address to see if anyone else loves Roald Dahl, just like me.

I'm a Dahl fan, but this odd little volume (published to commemorate the author's 70th birthday) has to be one of his least interesting works. The two parables, "The Princess and the Poacher" and "Princess Mammalia," are aimed at mature readers rather than children, but lack the wit and imagination usually found in Dahl's stories. A disappointment. Recommended for Dahl completists only.