{"product_id":"aesops-fables-illustrated","title":"Aesop's Fables Illustrated","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated collection includes hundreds of fables--timeless tales that have influenced our world for centuries.\u003c\/b\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.","brand":"Canterbury Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942835683559,"sku":"9781667211572","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_ff179b02-a905-4ee8-a96a-ccae71b03a82.jpg?v=1775270633","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/aesops-fables-illustrated","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}