Aesop's Fables Illustrated (Deluxe Leatherbound Edition)

Beschreibung

This illustrated collection includes hundreds of fables—timeless tales that have influenced our world for centuries.<BR><BR>Drawings and artwork help illustrate the messages and wisdom of Aesop’s fables, which have shaped human morality for more than 2,500 years.<BR>- Attributed to ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, these enchanting animal fables were passed down through oral tradition for centuries before being preserved in writing.- Their profound moral lessons have become woven into the fabric of our culture, influencing countless writers, thinkers, and generations of readers.- This elegant leather-bound volume brings together 487 fables, the most complete collection of Aesop available.- Among the well-known tales inside: “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” and “The Hare and the Tortoise.”- Aesop’s Fables Illustrated includes 100 stunning works of art by Arthur Rackham and Walter Crane. - This special edition features a scholarly introduction exploring Aesop’s life, legacy, and the oral storytelling tradition, and premium leather binding makes it perfect for gift-giving and collectors.<BR>Perfect for readers interested in…<BR>- Fables and fairy tales.- Classic literature.- Ancient stories.- Traditional storytelling.- Famous childhood stories.- Morals and ethics.

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