Aesop’s Fables
$40.00
SKU: QR-000051
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition collects the fables attributed to Aesop, the legendary Greek storyteller believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE. These brief tales—featuring animals who speak and act like humans—have shaped moral education across cultures for over two millennia.
The collection includes the most familiar stories: “The Tortoise and the Hare” demonstrating that steady effort defeats arrogant speed, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” warning against false alarms, “The Fox and the Grapes” coining the term “sour grapes” for dismissing unattainable desires, and “The Ant and the Grasshopper” contrasting industry with idleness. Each fable concludes with a moral—sometimes explicit, sometimes implied—distilling practical wisdom about human behavior.
The tales address universal themes: pride leading to downfall, the value of preparedness, the dangers of greed, the importance of honesty, and the consequences of underestimating others. Their brevity and clarity make them accessible to children while containing insights that resonate with adults.
Whether Aesop actually existed remains debated, and many fables attributed to him likely originated elsewhere or were added over centuries. Regardless of authorship questions, these stories have proven remarkably durable, transmitted orally before being written down, translated into every major language, and adapted countless times. They remain fundamental to Western literary tradition, providing archetypal narratives and proverbial wisdom that permeate everyday language and thought.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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