Leonardo's Fables and Jests Retold by Edgar Herbert Brice-Smythe

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.da Vinci, Leonardo is the author of 'Leonardo's Fables and Jests Retold by Edgar Herbert Brice-Smythe', published 2003 under ISBN 9780971989894 and ISBN 0971989893.