{"product_id":"aesops-fables-illustrated-leather","title":"Aesop's Fables Illustrated - Leather","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAesop\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur Rackham\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eWalter Crane\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated collection includes hundreds of fables--timeless tales that have influenced our world for centuries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than 2,500 years, \u003ci\u003eAesop's Fables\u003c\/i\u003e has shaped how we understand human nature, morality, and wisdom. This elegant leather-bound volume brings together 487 complete fables--the most comprehensive collection available--featuring beloved tales like \"The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs,\" \"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing,\" and \"The Hare and the Tortoise.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAttributed to Aesop, a Greek storyteller who lived around 620-564 BCE, these enchanting animal fables were passed down through oral tradition for centuries before being preserved in writing. Their profound moral lessons have become woven into the fabric of our culture, influencing countless writers, thinkers, and generations of readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes This Edition Special: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e487 complete fables in one beautifully bound volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 stunning illustrations by celebrated artists Arthur Rackham and Walter Crane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScholarly introduction exploring Aesop's life, legacy, and the oral storytelling tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium leather binding perfect for collectors and gift-giving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories that speak to readers of all ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're rediscovering childhood favorites or encountering these tales for the first time, this definitive collection offers timeless insights into virtue, folly, and the human condition. A treasured addition to any library and an heirloom to pass down through generations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAesop was a fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as \u003ci\u003eAesop's Fables\u003c\/i\u003e. Although his existence remains uncertain and (if they ever existed) no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArthur Rackham (1867-1939) was a British illustrator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWalter Crane (1845-1915) was an English artist, book illustrator, and one of the most influential children's book creators of his generation. Crane produced not only paintings and illustrations for children's books, but also ceramic tiles and other decorative arts. From 1859 to 1862, Crane was apprenticed to wood-engraver William James Linton and had the opportunity to study works by many contemporary artists, including Sir John Tenniel, the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889273340192,"sku":"9781667211572","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/wPxCWjzyTN9781667211572.webp?v=1781930538","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/aesops-fables-illustrated-leather","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}