Aesop's Fables - Paperback

by Aesop (Author)

Aesop's Fables is a collection of classic fables created by Greek storyteller, Aesop (620-564 BCE). This fascinating book contains famous tales like The Fox and the Grapes, The Cat and the Mice, The Fisherman and his Flute, The Miser and his Gold and many others. This exciting book is an amusing yet enlightening read for both children and adults.

Author Biography

Aesop was credited with many collections of Greek fables, however his existence is disputed. It is likely that he was a legendary figure created as a pen name for the many authors of fables. Various details about his life have emerged from ancient sources, including Aristotle, Herodotus and Plutarch, which are often contradictory in nature. Throughout history Aesop has appeared as a character in many plays, novels and works of art.

Judith John (Glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.