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Aesop’S Fables

By: Aesop
Published By: Double9 Books
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Aesop, a slave and storyteller in ancient Greece, is credited with writing the famed collection of tales known as Aesop's Fables. These stories have been transmitted via several sources, and they are still being repeated and reinterpreted in a variety of verbal, literary, and artistic genres. The tales were originally part of an oral tradition, but they weren't collected until many decades after Aesop's passing. Aesop is credited with a number of other tales, quips, and proverbs that either predate him or come from sources other than Greek culture. The stories were preserved and passed down via Latin and Greek manuscripts, and subsequently they were also translated into other European languages. The stories originally addressed social, political, and religious issues and were written for adult audiences. However, they eventually gained popularity for serving as moral principles, and beginning in the Renaissance, they were frequently utilized to teach youngsters. Visual arts, like as sculpture and painting, as well as their translation into theatrical performances and songs, helped to further the moral character of the tales.

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Aesop

Greek storyteller Aesop is said to have lived between 620 and 564 BCE. He was well known for his collection of stories, which gained worldwide fame. Although Aesop was a slave himself, his tales have stood the test of time and are still beloved for their timeless lessons. Although Aesop didn't record his own stories, they were later gathered by numerous sources after being handed down orally. The collection of sayings and tales credited to Aesop throughout time has grown beyond his initial creations. The stories were eventually preserved in Latin and Greek manuscripts, and with the invention of printing, they were translated into several languages and disseminated to a broader audience. The fables of Aesop have had a significant impact on literature, fine art, and popular culture. All ages may access them since they have been transformed into a variety of media, including books, drawings, plays, and cartoons. The lasting appeal of Aesop's fables is found in their capacity to amuse, stimulate thinking, and offer important life lessons that are still applicable today.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2023
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 342 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 9358719737
  • ISBN-13: 9789358719734
  • Item Weight: 410.4g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 18.9 mm
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Reading age : 10+
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Literary Criticism / Short Stories,Fiction / Short Stories (single author),Fiction / General