Bewick'S Select Fables Of Æsop And Others; In Three Parts. 1. Fables Extracted From Dodsley'S. 2. Fables With Reflections In Prose And Verse. 3. Fable

By Aesop and Robert Dodsley

A timeless doorway to a wilder, wiser world. The fables whisper through centuries, and now they speak again. Bewick's Select Fables Of sop And Others; In Three Parts offers a refined, expanded look at a beloved fable collection. It gathers the best-loved tales from Dodsley's era alongside prose and verse fables, and a celebrated suite of verse fables. The result is an anthology of fables that balances moral lessons and wit with brisk humour and satire tales, all inhabited by animal characters teaching virtue. It is a reversible mirror for both classroom readers and library collectors: playful enough for casual readers, substantial enough for serious study. This edition highlights the eighteenth century's enduring influence, tracing the ancient greek legacy through a modern lens. Readers will sense how aesop tales legacy shaped storytelling across generations, while noticing how illustration and sensitive editing illuminate the craft for today's audiences. The book is more than a reprint; it is a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations of readers. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volumes' charm lies in its careful restoration and curated selections. It invites new generations to discover, compare, and savour tales that remain delightful, provocative, and eternally relevant. An illustrated fables edition that speaks to both the curious wanderer and the devoted collector, preserving a jewel of classic literature for years to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354844464
• ISBN13: 9789354844461
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"