Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources (eBook)

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2022
172 Seiten
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859-654717425-7 (EAN)

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Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources is a collection of timeless tales that offer moral lessons through the clever use of animal characters in allegorical narratives. Aesop's storytelling technique is often simple and straightforward, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The fables encompass a wide range of themes, from human nature and morality to ethics and wisdom, making them relevant in various literary contexts. The book is a classic example of Aesop's renowned storytelling ability, which has captivated readers for centuries with its thought-provoking messages and universal truths. Aesop, a purported ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller, is believed to have lived in the 6th century BC. His fables have been passed down through oral tradition and written records, inspiring countless authors and moral philosophers. Aesop's keen observation of human behavior and society led him to create these fables as a way to impart moral lessons in a digestible format. His enduring legacy lies in the enduring popularity and timeless relevance of his tales. I highly recommend Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources to readers who appreciate thought-provoking stories with moral lessons. Aesop's timeless fables continue to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, offering valuable insights into human nature and societal dynamics in an engaging and accessible manner.

Aesop, a figure enveloped in mystery, is famed for his collection 'Aesop's Fables: A New Revised Version From Original Sources'. Believed to have lived from around 620 to 564 BCE, Aesop's life remains largely undocumented, with various accounts of his existence emerging from ancient Greece. Despite the uncertainties surrounding his biography, Aesop's legacy endures through the enduring popularity of his fables. These short tales, which employ anthropomorphized animals and inanimate objects as characters, serve both as entertainment and vessels for moral education. The fables have been handed down through generations, often orally, before being compiled and translated across cultures and ages. Although Aesop's own authorship of all the fables attributed to him is a matter of scholastic debate, his name has become synonymous with this literary style that deftly blends storytelling with ethical instruction. The fables' timeless appeal is evidenced by their continued relevance and adaptability, offering wisdom that transcends the era they emerged from. As such, 'Aesop's Fables' does not merely reflect a compendium of stories; it encapsulates a literary tradition that holds a mirror to human nature and societal norms.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 15.8.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft
Schlagworte Aesop's Fables collection • Aesop's moral philosophy • Allegorical storytelling • ancient Greek fables • animal allegories • animal characters • children's classics • Classical literature • Classical Philology • Classic Literature • educational children's book • Educational value • Fables • Folklore Collection • Greek • Greek author • illustrated edition • literary short stories • moral lessons • Moral stories • Mythology and Folklore • timeless wisdom tales • Translations into English
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