Aesop's Fables; a new translation: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Aesop's Fables; a new translation: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Aesop's Fables; a new translation is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Aesop. The listed translation credits are Vernon Jones, V. S. (Vernon Stanley).
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"Aesop's Fables; a new translation" by Aesop is a collection of fables credited to a storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. These short tales feature talking animals and plants that teach moral lessons through simple scenarios. Originally part of oral tradition, the fables were collected centuries after Aesop's death and have continuously expanded to include stories from diverse sources across time and cultures, becoming timeless tools for ethical instruction.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Aesop's Fables; a new translation
- Author credits: Aesop
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Vernon Jones, V. S. (Vernon Stanley)
Catalogue subjects
- Fables, Greek -- Translations into English
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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