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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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE

Illustrator: Griset, Ernest Henry, 1844-1907

Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914

Illustrator: Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906

EBook No.: 18732

Published: Jul 1, 2006

Downloads: 364

Language: English

Subject: Fables, Greek -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE

Illustrator: Griset, Ernest Henry, 1844-1907

Illustrator: Tenniel, John, 1820-1914

Illustrator: Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906

EBook No.: 18732

Published: Jul 1, 2006

Downloads: 364

Language: English

Subject: Fables, Greek -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.