The Fables of Aesop (Paperback)

Aesop

ISBN 10: 0486418596 / ISBN 13: 9780486418599

Published by Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2002

Paperback. Valuable lessons in life for youngsters in tales that include "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and dozens more. 170 illustrations. The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive . . . These and many other familiar proverbs - in fact, many of the moral values that form the foundation of our daily lives - were expressed in tales from ancient Greece, credited to Aesop, the legendary storyteller. This volume, edited by the celebrated English folklorist Joseph Jacobs, contains a rich selection of these time-honored tales, among them "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Fox and the Crow," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Goose with the Golden Eggs," "The Old Man and Death," "Belling the Cat," "The Hare and the Tortoise," and dozens more. Retold with wit and sparkle in simple, direct language, these short, clever stories offer young readers wonderful lessons in right and wrong, and many valuable insights into life, both its joys and perils. Over 170 classic illustrations by Richard Heighway bring the stories vividly to life for readers and listeners alike. Valuable lessons in life for youngsters in tales that include "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and dozens more. 170 illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486418599

Synopsis:

Rich selection of time-honored tales by legendary Greek storyteller offers youngsters valuable lessons and insights into life. Includes "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Old Man and Death," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and dozens more. Includes 170 of Richard Heighway's classic illustrations.

From the Back Cover: The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive . . . These and many other familiar proverbs--in fact, many of the moral values that form the foundation of our daily lives--were expressed in tales from ancient Greece, credited to Aesop, the legendary storyteller.
This volume, edited by the celebrated English folklorist Joseph Jacobs, contains a rich selection of these time-honored tales, among them "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Fox and the Crow," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Goose with the Golden Eggs," "The Old Man and Death," "Belling the Cat," "The Hare and the Tortoise," and dozens more.
Retold with wit and sparkle in simple, direct language, these short, clever stories offer young readers wonderful lessons in right and wrong, and many valuable insights into life, both its joys and perils. Over 170 classic illustrations by Richard Heighway bring the stories vividly to life for readers and listeners alike.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Fables of Aesop (Paperback)
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new