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Aesop's Fables (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover

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9780486472546: Aesop's Fables (Dover Children's Classics)
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ISBN 10: 048647254X ISBN 13: 9780486472546
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.

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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
048647254X
ISBN 13 
9780486472546
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Rackham Arthur
Number of pages
288
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