Unwitting wisdom : an anthology of Aesop's fables

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Ward, Helen, 1962-

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An illustrated adaptation of twelve animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. An illustrated adaptation of twelve animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. For over 2,500 years th...

An illustrated adaptation of twelve animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop.

An illustrated adaptation of twelve animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. For over 2,500 years the simple stories and wry humor of Aesop's fables have entertained children and adults alike. Their lessons have seeped into the very fabric of our language, as evidenced by expressions such as ''sour grapes'' and ''a wolf in sheep's clothing.'' Through the centuries many artists have risen to the challenge of interpreting their favorite tales. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favorite fables, painstakingly creating with words and breathtaking watercolors a dazzling new collection destined to become a classic.

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