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An Ancient Battle

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Mar 11, 2025
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
Aesop was my first author. I was 6 when I received a beautifully illustrated anthology — I read it forward and back. The mainly cautionary and instructive anecdotes anthropomorphized animals... more

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