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Aesop's Fables
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The calamities that befall the hapless creatures of Aesop’s
Fables! The fox can’t reach his grapes, then gets attacked by
biting flies and loses his tail in a trap. And things don’t go
much better for the hare, who is chased relentlessly by a hound,
barely escaping with his life—only to be beaten in a race by a
lowly tortoise. Misfortune turns to mayhem when a wolf is killed by
his sweetheart’s father, a sheepdog preys on his own flock, and
the mouse and his friend the frog are eaten by a hawk. On the
brighter side, a tiny ant saves her new friend the dove from a
hunter’s arrow, a bat persuades two different weasels not to eat
her, and a kid goat uses his wits to escape from the jaws of a
hungry wolf... Â For nearly three thousand years, the fables
of Aesop have amused people of all ages as they provide commonsense
lessons in the conduct of everyday life. The colorful characters
and brief tales, by turns amusing and frightening, deliver a how-to
course in applied moral philosophy. This edition features more than
forty illustrations by the celebrated artist Ernest Griset. Â
Aesop's Illustrated Fables features more than 400 fables,
beautifully illustrated with engravings and color plates by Arthur
Rackham, Walter Crane, and Ernest Griset. It includes all of the
classic fables whose titles and morals have become part of our
common cultural vocabulary, among them "The Boy Who Cried Wolf,"
"The Tortoise and the Hare," "The City Mouse and the Country
Mouse," "The Dog in the Manger," and "The Fox and the Grapes." Part
fairy tale, part fantasy story, part parable with a lesson to
impart, each of these fables is a polished gem of storytelling
craft whose luster never dulls. Â Aesop's Illustrated Fables
is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each
volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest
authors, in exquisitely designed bonded-leather bindings with
distinctive gilt edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark.
Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of
pleasure to readers young and old, and are an indispensable
cornerstone for every home library.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Aesop's Fables Illustrated
Aesop; Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane
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R654
R419
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Discover two fabulous fables in accessible comic book form: The
Ants and the Grasshopper shows us why it is good to work hard and
prepare when Grasshopper is left with no food for winter; Meanwhile
Crow learns a valuable lesson in the folly of vanity when she loses
her cheese to a cunning fox. First Graphic Readers is an original
approach to the perennially popular Aesop's fables. These much
loved, read again stories have been transformed into a fun graphic
form perfect for children learning to read alone. Beautiful artwork
accompanies carefully controlled narrative text in panels and
speech bubbles, with text large enough for the young reader to read
themselves. Every book in the series contains two stories, each
with its own illustration style which also adds a compendium feel.
Perfect for 4-6 year olds.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants
of tomorrow.' Living in Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC, Aesop
was said to be a slave and story-teller. His much-loved, enduring
fables are revered the world over and remain popular as moral tales
for children. With infamous vignettes, such as the race between the
hare and the tortoise, the vain jackdaw, and the wolf in sheep's
clothing, the themes of the fables remain as fresh today as when
they were first told and give an insight into the Ancient Greek
world.
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Aesop's Fables (Paperback)
Aesop; Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
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R380
R256
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A collection of charming and enduring stories that convey morals to
young and old alike. Aesop was a slave and storyteller who lived in
ancient Greece around 620-564 BC. No writings by him exist (if they
ever existed at all), yet numerous stories and tales have been
credited to him and have been shared through oral tradition
throughout the world. Many of these use animals as the main
characters to convey deeper meanings and morals that have become
ingrained in our cultural--and personal--belief systems. For
example, in "The Goatherd and the Goat" we learn that there is no
use trying to hide what can't be hidden. In "The Ass and the
Purchaser" we find that people are known by the company they keep.
In "The Boys and the Frogs," one person's pleasure may be another
person's pain. "The Dogs and the Fox" show how easy it is to kick a
man when he's down. And misery loves company, as we see in "The Fox
Without a Tail." * This beautiful book comes with luxurious
endpapers, a beautiful and stylish heat-burnished cover, and a
convenient 5 x 7 size. * The widely popular collection of stories
has sold millions of copies and has been translated into countless
languages and dialects. Aesop's Fables have been one of the world's
most charming collections of stories that have influenced thousands
of other literary works. About the Word Cloud Classics series:
Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect
for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics
series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive
introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value,
including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these
eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for
students and fans of literature everywhere.
Comprised of over 300 classic animal tales, this edition of Aesop's
Fables will capture any young reader's imagination. Aesop's Fables
have long been remembered as farcical, but resonant tales,
capturing the imaginations of adults and children alike. Aesop's
Fables have been a cornerstone in narrating to children the
differences between right and wrong. Including such revered tales
as the Tortoise and the Hare, to lesser known but equally as
insightful stories such as the Mountain and the Mouse, Aesop's
Fables have provided timeless guidance to young children through
the guise of anthropomorphized animals. Using common animals in
this manner has been a treasured vehicle for young readers to
better understand and relate to the world around them. Aesop's oral
stories had been passed down through generations to celebrate the
morality of life before being captured on the page. Other
well-known fables in this collection include; The Goose Who Laid
the Golden Eggs, The City Mouse, and The Kid and the Wolf. This
translation was compiled by George Fyler Townsend. With
eye-catching new covers and a new note about the author, this
edition of Aesop's Fables is both modern and readable.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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