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About Aesop

Although the three hundred fables in this collection are attributed to Aesop, and his name is synonymous with the form, it seems unlikely he was in fact anything more than a legendary figure. While some historical accounts maintain he was a slave with a prodigious talent for story-telling who lived during the sixth century B.C., many believe it unlikely that this whole stock of fables can be attributed to one individual. What does seem clear though is that the fables began their life being orally transmitted before being put down in writing.

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National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Fox Outfoxed and Other Tales from Puffin Classics from Aesop is a great one to read together.

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National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Fox Outfoxed and Other Tales from Penguin Random House Children's UK from Aesop is a great one to read together.

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2 months to go until Aesop will be releasing The Fox Outfoxed and Other Tales. Published by Puffin Classics.

21 days ago

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2 months to go until Aesop will be releasing The Fox Outfoxed and Other Tales. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

21 days ago

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Aesop's Fables, by Aesop, published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

9 months ago

National Cat Day (US)

Loving Aesop's Fables by Aesop from Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 year ago

Kitten Day

Aesop's Fables by Aesop from Macmillan Collector's Library is a great cat read!

1 year ago

Animal Stories

Read some classic animal stories Aesop's Fables by Aesop from Puffin Classics

6 years ago

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