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Children's stories are often described as having stood the test of time - but none are more deserving of that accolade than Aesop's Fables, which were first recounted by a slave in Ancient Greece in the sixth century BCE. They have since been retold countless times, as they are rediscovered and

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.' Living in Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC, Aesop was said to be a slave and story-teller. His much-loved, enduring fables are revered the world over

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Sardonic, wry and wise, Aesop's Fables are some of the most enduring and well-loved literary creations in history. In a series of pithy, amusing vignettes, Aesop created a vivid cast of characters to demonstrate different aspects of human nature. Here we see a wily fox outwitted by a quick-thinking

An ass, clothed in the skin of a lion...' Aesop's animal fables are some of the earliest stories ever told, thought to have been composed by a slave in Greek antiquity and giving glimpses of a world that is harsh, pitiless and yet also eerily familiar. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books

A fully illustrated collection of more than thirty of Aesop's timeless fables, retold specially for children, including 'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Boy who Cried Wolf' and 'The Lion and the Mouse'. This luxury, cloth-bound gift edition makes an excellent present for any special occasion. An