Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources by Aesop
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About this eBook
| Author | Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE |
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| Illustrator | Griset, Ernest Henry, 1844-1907 |
| Illustrator | Tenniel, John, 1820-1914 |
| Illustrator | Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906 |
| Title | Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources |
| Original Publication | New York : Frank F. Lovell & Company, c1884 |
| Note | See also the early planned PG version #28, and comprehensive versions PG#21 tr. by George Fyler Townsend, and PG#11339 tr. by V. S. Vernon Jones. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Karina Aleksandrova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources" by Aesop is a collection of moral tales likely written in ancient Greece, around the 6th century BC. This timeless work features a variety of fables, often anthropomorphizing animals to illuminate human morals and lessons through simple yet engaging narratives. Each story typically concludes with a moral, making it both an entertaining read and a source of ethical guidance. At the start of the collection, the life of Aesop is briefly recounted, detailing his background as a former slave who gained wisdom and fame through storytelling. It highlights his interactions with notable figures of his time and ultimately covers the unfortunate circumstances of his death. Following this introductory biographical sketch, several fables illustrate core human values and lessons, such as the dangers of pride, the importance of being cautious, and the folly of envy. The opening portion effectively sets the stage for the rich tapestry of allegorical narratives that follow, providing readers with insight into the legendary storyteller's life alongside essential moral wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Fables, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18732 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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