Aesop's Fables

By: V.S. Vernon Jones

Dover Publications / 2009 / Paperback

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These simple allegories, abounding in paradoxes, ambiguities, and ironies, embody great truths. Attributed to a legendary storyteller of ancient Greece, they speak to readers and listeners of all ages and cultures. This edition features thirteen full-color and fifty-three black-and-white images that lend a perfect blend of humor and romanticism to these timeless fables. Featuring stories such as: The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs, The Lion And The Mouse, The Moon And Her Mother, and many, many more!

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Title: Aesop's Fables
By: V.S. Vernon Jones
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 2009

Dimensions: 8.00 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 2 ounces
ISBN: 048647254X
ISBN-13: 9780486472546
Ages: 4-9
Stock No: WW472546

Publisher's Description

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Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, and don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs! These simple allegories — abounding in paradoxes, ambiguities, and ironies — embody great truths. Attributed to a legendary storyteller of ancient Greece, they speak to readers and listeners of all ages and cultures.
This enchanting edition of Aesop's morality tales features illustrations by Arthur Rackham. His thirteen full-color and fifty-three black-and-white images lend a perfect blend of humor and romanticism to the timeless fables. An illuminating Introduction by G. K. Chesterton complements V. S. Vernon Jones's sprightly, concise, and idiomatic translation.

Author Bio

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Aesop was a slave who lived in ancient Greece in approximately sixth century B.C. His thought-provoking stories, which feature animals and teach moral lessons, have entertained generations of readers.
Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was an English artist and a leading figure in the early 20th century's Golden Age of Illustration. He interpreted scenes from fairy tales, opera, and Shakespearean comedy with whimsical and romantic images that continue to enchant children and adults alike.