Aesop's Fables Illustrated

Drawings and artwork help illustrate the messages and wisdom of Aesop’s fables, which have shaped human morality for more than 2,500 years.

• Attributed to ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, these enchanting animal fables were passed down through oral tradition for centuries before being preserved in writing.
• Their profound moral lessons have become woven into the fabric of our culture, influencing countless writers, thinkers, and generations of readers.
• This elegant leather-bound volume brings together 487 fables, the most complete collection of Aesop available.
• Among the well-known tales inside: “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” and “The Hare and the Tortoise.”
• Aesop’s Fables Illustrated includes 100 stunning works of art by Arthur Rackham and Walter Crane. 
• This special edition features a scholarly introduction exploring Aesop’s life, legacy, and the oral storytelling tradition, and premium leather binding makes it perfect for gift-giving and collectors.

Perfect for readers interested in…

• Fables and fairy tales.
• Classic literature.
• Ancient stories.
• Traditional storytelling.
• Famous childhood stories.
• Morals and ethics.