Aesop

"Many of these fables are so well known they have given us everyday phrases such as "sour grapes" and "dog in the manger." but even the rarer ones seem familiar, because their simple morals reflect all aspects of human nature. From the tortoise and the hare to the mouse and the lion, the timeless wisdom and wit of Aesop's fables are as entertaining as ever"--Cover verso.

FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. This brilliant new hardcover version of Aesop's timeless tales offers a fresh take on the classic 1909 Hodder and Stoughton edition. Newly reset and decorated with ornate borders and running heads, this edition features more than 300 of the legendary fabulist's brief but pithy morality tales. The stories are further embellished by 23 full-page color images and numerous black-and-white...

"In 'The Athenian and the Theban, ' a man from Athens and a man from Thebes discuss whether Hercules or Theseus was a greater hero. Ultimately, the Athenian out-argues the Theban and Theseus's brain is chosen over Hercules's brawn. A fable of Aesop, an ancient Greek, this story and the many others like it expose readers to Aesop's culture while communicating morals that continue to resonate today. Readers will love the succinct, simple structure of...

Tortoise is jealous of Eagle. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try ...

A fox plays upon a crow's vanity to steal a piece of cheese from her.

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare, ' Henry races against Michael, the fastest runner in school"--

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion and the Mouse, ' James doesn't turn in a misbehaving kindergartner and in turn, she helps him"--

Retellings of eleven of Aesop's fables.