Aesop
Aesop - The Complete Fables
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140446494
- author:
- Aesop
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aesop's timeless fables offer a unique window into the human condition, using clever characters and witty scenarios to convey valuable lessons about life and behaviour. This collection of 358 unbowdlerized fables is fully annotated, providing a fresh perspective on the ancient stories.
Translated into English for the first time, this edition rescues the fables from a tradition of moralistic interpretation, offering a more nuanced understanding of the everyday lives of ancient Greeks. With its introduction and notes, this Penguin Classics edition provides authoritative texts that are enhanced by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.
With its rich and varied cast of characters, this definitive edition is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the world of ancient Greek literature and the timeless wisdom of Aesop's fables.
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