Aesop's Fables

A New Translation

(Author) Aesop
Format: Hardcover
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From a renowned scholar and translator, the definitive translation of Aesop's Fables Aesop's fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Dog in the Manger," and "Sour Grapes" have captivated us for generations. The fables delight us and teach timeless truths. Aesop's tales offer us a world fundamentally simpler to ours--one with clear good and plain evil--but nonetheless one that is marked by political nuance and literary complexity. Newly translated and annotated by renowned scholar Robin Waterfield, this definitive translation shines a new light on four hundred of Aesop's most enduring fables.

Information
Publisher:
Basic Books
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781541604841
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Nov. 14, 2024

Aesop

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables. His most famous work, "Aesop's Fables," featured moral tales often involving animals. His simple, yet powerful writing style conveyed important life lessons, making his contributions to literature timeless and influential.

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