Aesop'S Fables by Arthur Rackham
Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, and don't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs These simple allegories -- abounding in paradoxes, ambiguities, and ironies -- embody great truths. Attributed to a legendary storyteller of ancient Greece, they speak to readers and listeners of all ages and cultures.This enchanting edition of Aesop's morality tales features illustrations by Arthur Rackham. His thirteen full-color and fifty-three black-and-white images lend a perfect blend of humor and romanticism to the timeless fables. An illuminating Introduction by G. K. Chesterton complements V. S. Vernon Jones's sprightly, concise, and idiomatic translation.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) studied at the Lambeth School of Art and was born in Lewisham, England. His illustrations for Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K. Rowling's J.K.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486472546 |
| ISBN 10 | 048647254X |
| Title | Aesop'S Fables |
| Author | Arthur Rackham |
| Series | Dover Children's Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2010-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |