Originally compiled by anonymous authors in the 14th century, 'Gesta Romanorum' is a collection of more than 180 moral tales, each accompanied by a brief commentary on its significance. This edition, translated from the original Latin by an unknown author, provides English-language readers with a fascinating glimpse into the medieval mindset, as well as a wealth of inspiring stories that will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.