In this collection of over three hundred fables, Aesop masterfully unravels the morals behind every action in human nature. Included are the favouries "The Shepherd-Boy and the Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," and "The Dog and the Shadow." These time-honoured morals teach children that persuasion is better than force, slow but steady wins the race, and to look before you leap.

A fable is often thought of as a story intended to help children learn wholesome values and how to behave within society at large. However, in ancient Greece, fables were used as a means of persuasion, as the moral of a fable can be delivered in an indirect manner. This helped philosophers such as Plato, Aristophanes, and Socrates argue controversial points without offending their audience.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

126 pages

Media	Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released	January 19, 2021
ISBN13	9781774760970
Publishers	Engage Books
Pages	126
Dimensions	160 × 239 × 18 mm · 362 g
Language	English

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