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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.
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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.)
Author: Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE
Illustrator: Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
EBook No.: 60004
Published: Jul 29, 2019
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Fables, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject: Fables -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE
Illustrator: Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828
EBook No.: 60004
Published: Jul 29, 2019
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Fables, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject: Fables -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.