Aesop's Fables

Plot:

(From BarnesandNoble.com)- As legend has it, the storyteller Aesop was a slave who lived in ancient Greece during the sixth century B.C. His memorable, recountable fables have brought amusing characters to life and driven home thought-provoking morals for generations of listeners and modern-day readers. Translated into countless languages and familiar to people around the world, Aesop’s fables never tarnish despite being told again and again.

This collection presents nearly 300 of Aesop’s most entertaining and enduring stories—from "The Hare and the Tortoise” and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” to "The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs” and "The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” Populated by a colorful array of animal characters who personify every imaginable human type—from fiddling grasshoppers and diligent ants to sly foxes, wicked wolves, brave mice, and grateful lions—these timeless tales are as fresh and relevant today as when they were first created.

Full of humor, insight, and wit, the tales in Aesop’s Fables champion the value of hard work and perseverance, compassion for others, and honesty. They are age-old wisdom in a delicious form, for the consumption of adults and children alike.

 My Initial Expectation:

I was a little intimidated by the book at first. I sort of viewed it like I viewed Proverbs (from the Bible) at first. I wanted to remember the moral from every story I read but I knew I wouldn't. However, I wanted to be able to say that I've read the book and it looked super easy so I didn't talk myself out of it.

Review:

Alot of Aesop's stories have animals as the main characters. It's easy to fall in love with these creatures even though most of the stories are only a few sentences long. I tended to put myself into the shoes of the characters and wondered what I would do in that situation. Alot of the sayings we get come from Aesop like "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched," "One good turn deserves another," and "Slow and steady wins the race." I read some new stories like "The Dog in the Manger" and well as some old favorites like "The Tortoise and the Hare." If you're looking for an easy read, something to read to others, or if you're looking to expand your knowledge of the classics, this would be a good book for you.

Ratings:

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Overall Concept- 5
Plot- no single plot
Loveability of Characters- 4
Cover Appeal- 3
Overall Rating-5

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