| Author/Contributor(s): | Aesop; Rackham, Arthur; Crane, Walter; Mondschein, Ken |
| Publisher: | Canterbury Classics |
| Date: | 9/23/2025 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Drawings and artwork help illustrate the messages and wisdom of Aesop’s fables, which have shaped human morality for more than 2,500 years.
- 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.
Perfect for readers interested in…
- Fables and fairy tales.
- Classic literature.
- Ancient stories.
- Traditional storytelling.
- Famous childhood stories.
- Morals and ethics.