Aesop

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Aesop's Fables - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Beschreibung

Containing the best of Aesop's fables, this text presents a variety of entertaining stories with thought-provoking morals - alongside Rackham's beautifully imaginative and humourous illustrations. Aesop was a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE. Of diverse origins, the stories associated with Aesop's name have descended to modern times through a number of sources - and continue to be reinterpreted in both literary and artistic mediums. Aesop's fables are accompanied by a series of dazzling illustrations by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration (which encompassed the years from 1850 until the start of the First World War), Rackham's artistry is quite simply, unparalleled. Throughout his career, he developed a unique style, combining haunting humour with dream-like romance. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Aesop's masterful storytelling. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

Autor

Aesop, a legendary Greek figure, is believed to have lived around 620-564 BCE. Though there are few concrete historical details about his life, he is often depicted as a slave who earned his freedom through his wit and storytelling abilities. His origin remains debated, with various accounts suggesting he was born in Phrygia, Thrace, or even Ethiopia. Despite his humble beginnings, he reportedly gained prominence as an advisor to King Croesus of Lydia and is said to have died in Delphi under mysterious circumstances, possibly executed for offending the locals¿.The tales attributed to Aesop, known as Aesop's Fables, have had a profound influence on Western literature and moral instruction. These short, engaging stories often feature animals that speak and act like humans, delivering ethical lessons through their adventures. While none of Aesop's own writings survive, his fables were passed down orally for centuries before being written and collected in various cultures¿.Aesop's legacy endures, not only through his fables but also through the way his life became part of folklore. Stories of his sharp mind, his journey from slavery to freedom, and his impact as a storyteller continue to capture imaginations. His fables, including well-known tales like The Tortoise and the Hare and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, remain essential reading for moral education and literary study across the world¿.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pook Press
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 203mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 976g
• ISBN-13: 9781443797351
• ISBN-10: 1443797359
• Artikelnr.: 30160669