About this title: Aesop was probably a prisoner of war, sold into slavery in the early sixth century BC, who represented his masters in court and negotiations, and relied on animal stories to put across his key points. All these fables, full of humour, insight and savage wit, as well as many fascinating glimpses of ordinary life, have now been brought together for ...
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Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
Description: Ex-Library Published by Penguin Classics in 1998. Paperback. Number of pages: 288. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8437858 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
Description: Published by Penguin Classics in 1998. Binding: Paperback. Number of pages: 288. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8479424 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 288 pages. (288 pages) a collection of fables with humour, insight and wit, as well as many glimpses of ordinary life. (Paperback) read more
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Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 29/05/2003
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
Description: New. This definitive and fully annotated modern edition of the Fables is the first translation ever to make available the complete corpus of 358 fables attributed to Aesop, displaying his humor, insight, and savage wit, as well as affording fascinating gl... read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics, Great Britain
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1998-02-01
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Books, UK
ISBN-13:9780140446494ISBN:0140446494
Description: New. This definitive and fully annotated modern edition of the Fables is the first translation ever to make available the complete corpus of 358 fables attributed to Aesop, displaying his humor, insight, and savage wit, as well as affording fascinating glimpses of everyday life in ancient Greece. Earlier English versions have been both sanitized and highly selective. Aesop was probably a prisoner of war, sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C., who represented his masters in court ... read more
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