The Fables of Æsop, and Others by Aesop
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About this eBook
| Author | Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE |
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| Illustrator | Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828 |
| LoC No. | 47043159 |
| Title |
The Fables of Æsop, and Others With Designs on Wood |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Fables of Æsop, and Others" by Aesop is a collection of fables written in the early 19th century. This work presents timeless moral lessons through simple, engaging stories featuring anthropomorphized animals and humans. The overarching theme revolves around imparting wisdom and ethical principles, making it suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in morality tales. The opening of the collection introduces several fables, each accompanied by a moral application to emphasize their teachings. For instance, "The Two Crabs" demonstrates the importance of leading by example, with the mother crab's admonition to her daughter highlighting the hypocrisy of instructing others without following one's own advice. Other tales, such as "The Boy and his Mother," focus on the consequences of poor parenting and the outcomes of enabling bad behavior. Each fable encapsulates a relevant life lesson, engaging readers with relatable characters and situations while promoting reflection on personal values and ethical conduct. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Fables, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fables -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60004 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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