The Complete Fables
The Complete Fables by Aesop, published by Penguin Publishing Group in March 1998, presents a collection of 262 pages that captures the essence of human nature through a series of engaging and humorous vignettes. This edition offers the first complete English translation of Aesop’s 358 unbowdlerized fables, showcasing a diverse cast of characters, including a clever fox and a determined tortoise, each illustrating moral lessons relevant to everyday life in Ancient Greece.
Readers will find that each fable serves as a reflection on the consequences of human actions, providing insights into social dynamics and personal behavior. The book is fully annotated and includes an introduction that challenges traditional moralistic interpretations, allowing for a deeper understanding of the text. With its focus on folklore and mythology, this literary collection invites readers to explore timeless themes through the lens of classic storytelling.
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‘Many people are not in the least disturbed at the harm that befalls them, provided they can see their enemies’ downfall first’
In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking cicada, a tortoise triumphing over a self-confident hare and a fable-teller named Aesop silencing those who mock him. Each jewel-like fable provides a warning about the consequences of wrong-doing, as well as offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of Ancient Greeks.
This definitive edition is the first translation into English of the entire corpus of 358 unbowdlerized fables. It is fully annotated, with an introduction that rescues the fables from a tradition of moralistic interpretation.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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