The Complete Fables

Discover the timeless wisdom of Aesop with The Complete Fables, a captivating collection of allegorical animal tales that have charmed audiences for centuries. Perfect for readers of all ages, this edition is an essential addition to any literature lover's library. Translated from the ancient Greek by Olivia and Robert Temple, The Complete Fables offers readers a modern take on Aesop's enduring lessons, presented in a beautifully formatted trade paperback. With 288 pages of insightful stories, each fable serves as a mirror reflecting human nature through whimsical animal characters.

Explore classics such as 'The Tortoise and the Hare' and 'The Fox and the Grapes,' with each story delivering a moral lesson that remains relevant today. This comprehensive collection not only preserves the humor and wit of Aesop’s narrative style but also provides fascinating annotations that enrich the reading experience.

Aesop, believed to be a slave in ancient Greece, is often recognized for his engaging storytelling prowess which captivates both young and adult audiences alike. The Complete Fables shines a light on his life and times, drawing connections to various aspects of everyday life in ancient civilization. Whether you are revisiting these cherished stories or discovering them anew, this Penguin Classics edition is both enlightening and entertaining, making it a perfect gift for those who value classic literature.

Order your copy of The Complete Fables today for FREE shipping. While combined shipping for other products is not available on this item, please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Dive into the world of Aesop and enjoy a literary journey that offers invaluable life lessons wrapped in humor and wisdom.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446494
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288


Description:
A slave who represented his masters in court and negotiations, Aesop relied on allegorical animal stories, collected here in The Complete Fables, to convey his key points. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Greek by Olivia and Robert Temple with an introduction by Robert Temple.
In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking cicada, a tortoise triumphing over a self-confident hare and a fable-teller named Aesop silencing those who mock him. Each jewel-like fable provides a warning about the consequences of wrongdoing, as well as offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of Ancient Greeks. All Aesop's fables, full of humour, insight and savage wit, as well as many fascinating glimpses of ordinary life, have now been brought together for the first time in this definitive and fully annotated modern edition.
Little is known for certain about the life of Aesop (c.620-564 BC), though details of his life are scattered throughout the works of ancient Greek writers including Aristophanes, Xenophon, Aristotle and Herodotus, who give grounds for thinking that he was a slave, and Plutarch, who identifies him as an entertaining storyteller, executed by the Delphians by being thrown off a cliff.
If you enjoyed The Complete Fables, you might like Ovid's Metamorphoses, also available in Penguin Classics.
'Ground-breaking ... this version of the fables is a revelation ... the translation is excellent'
Peter Jones, Sunday Telegraph
'Aesop remains a fundamental figure in Western literature'
Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times


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