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Aesop's fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Dog in the Manger" and "Sour Grapes" have captivated us for generations. The fables delight us and teach timeless truths. Aesop's tales...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Aesop's fables.
Other Authors: Aesop, Waterfield, Robin, 1952- (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Basic Books, Hachette Book Group, [2024].
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Fables, Greek > Translations into English.
Aesop's fables > Translations into English.
Table of Contents:
  • Inanimate objects and the human body
  • Trees and plants
  • Insects, invertebrates, and arachnids
  • Rodents, insectivores, and small mammals
  • Birds
  • Birds of prey
  • Reptiles and amphibians
  • Fish and other sea creatures
  • Cats, dogs, and farmyard animals
  • Larger mammals
  • Fox fables
  • Monkeying about
  • The lone wolf
  • Lion tales
  • Animals at work
  • Hunters and fishermen
  • Farmers, smallholders, and herdsmen
  • Named humans: Aesop and others
  • Other mortals
  • Gods and Goddesses.