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 andcultures.
This enchanting edition of Aesop's morality tales features illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Histhirteen full-color andfifty-three black-and-white images lend aperfect 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."