Aesop is believed to have lived in the sixth century B.C., a slave on the Greek island of Samos. His ability to teach lessons in morality through story has made his name synonymous with the genre of ''fable''. In the witty and entertaining tales attributed to him sly foxes, wicked wolves, industrious ants, and others, provide a commentary on human behaviour while the storyteller recommends the virtues of common sense and worldly wisdom. The <i>Fables</i> had already been popular for centuries before Roger L''Estrange published a new English translation in 1692, with the declared intention of making a comprehensive selection addressed to children. Everyman reprints his text, together with Stephen Gooden''s superb engravings which were first published in 1936 in a limited edition.
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As legend has it, the storyteller Aesop was a slave who lived in ancient Greece during the sixth century B.C. His memorable, recountable fables have brought amusing characters to life and driven home thought-provoking morals for generations of listeners...
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Rare 1931 Paris limited edition of Sir Roger l''Estrange translation, with 50 original drawings by Calder. 201 traditional fables in finest English rendition (17th century) beautifully complemented by Calder. "... a charming paperback facsimile...
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<B>This illustrated collection includes hundreds of fables that have influenced our world for centuries.</B><BR><BR>The stories attributed to Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in Greece around 620–564 BCE, were originally...
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This beautifully illustrated collector's edition contains some of the best-loved fables alongside many of the lesser-known tales. These timeless stories are illustrated with 35 wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker (1895-1980), one of the greatest...
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