9780282900243 - Fables of Avianus Classic Reprint by Avianus Avianus (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of fables from Avianus, a writer whose work spans the end of the 4th and beginning of the 5th century AD. Avianus is an influential figure in the history of the fable as a literary form. His fables are typically short, pointed tales that often end with a moral lesson. His writings have served as inspiration and source material for generations of writers, including Aesop, Babrius, and Phaedrus. The fables in this book touch upon such timeless themes as the corrupting influence of power, the dangers of vanity, and the importance of humility. Avianus's fables have endured for centuries because they use simple stories to address profound and universal human truths. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.