Some of Æsop's Fables with Modern Instances by Aesop

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Author Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE
Illustrator Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886
Translator Caldecott, Alfred, 1850-1936
Title Some of Æsop's Fables with Modern Instances
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Some of Æsop's Fables with Modern Instances" by Aesop is a collection of timeless fables that blends ancient storytelling with contemporary relevance, written in the late 19th century. This book serves as both an adaptation and a refreshment of classic tales, featuring modern instances that highlight their continued applicability to life's lessons. The fables explore themes of morality, human behavior, and the consequences of one's actions, illustrated with engaging designs by Randolph Caldecott. In this collection, Aesop’s fables are presented alongside illustrations, providing readers with both visual and narrative enjoyment. Each fable delivers a moral message through simple yet impactful stories about animals, such as the clever Fox tricking the Crow in "The Fox and the Crow," and the consequences of vanity in "The Stag Looking into the Water." Other stories depict the foolishness of greed, as in "The Fisherman and the Little Fish," and the pitfalls of envy in "The Ass, the Lion, and the Cock." Through these fables, readers not only encounter engaging tales but also reflect on the lessons that still resonate in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Fables, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject Aesop's fables -- Translations into English
Subject English wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject Fables, Greek -- Illustrations
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EBook-No. 34588
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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