{"product_id":"9788417782108","title":"Aesop's Fables","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAesop's Fables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefully curated selection brings together nearly three hundred fables attributed to Aesop, the legendary Greek fabulist whose work has left an indelible mark on world literature. Readers will find short stories, primarily featuring animals, that contain practical and moral lessons about the human condition. From unforgettable classics such as \u003cem\u003eThe Tortoise and the Hare\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Ant and the Grasshopper\u003c\/em\u003e to lesser-known pieces, each story offers a timeless lesson. The primary value of this work lies in its ability to provide, in just a few minutes of reading, profound reflections that help one understand oneself better and navigate the complexities of adult life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAesop's Fables\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of brief narratives that, through situations involving talking animals and archetypal characters, convey moral teachings and practical advice. Each fable presents a daily conflict or dilemma—such as cunning versus strength, prudence versus vanity, or perseverance against laziness—that is resolved with an explicit or implicit moral. The work not only entertains but also invites reflection on human virtues and flaws: honesty, generosity, ambition, or envy. In this edition, the reader will be able to rediscover classic fables and explore others that are less widely known, all of them loaded with popular wisdom that remains relevant centuries later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCunning and intelligence as tools for overcoming adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe consequences of vanity, laziness, and greed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of prudence, perseverance, and humility in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower dynamics and relationships between the strong and the weak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman nature reflected in animal behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers of all ages interested in classical literature, practical philosophy, and popular wisdom. It is especially suitable for those seeking brief but profound readings, ideal for daily reflection. It also serves as an excellent tool for parents and educators who wish to transmit ethical values to children and young people through simple and memorable stories. Likewise, lovers of mythology and oral tradition will find in this compilation a gateway to the thought of Ancient Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to nearly three hundred classic fables in a practical and handy edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral and ethical lessons applicable to everyday situations and personal relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort readings that can be completed in a few minutes, ideal for breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless perspective on human nature and its contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material for understanding the origin of numerous popular sayings and expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Aesop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: UNIVERSAL CLASSICS SELECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 265 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eAesop's Fables\u003c\/em\u003e offers a broad and representative selection of one of the most influential corpora in Western literature. Its light and compact format makes it an ideal daily companion, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in small doses of classical wisdom. The work remains relevant for its ability to combine entertainment and moral teaching without artifice, making it accessible to both young people and adults. For those who wish to rediscover these foundational narratives or encounter them for the first time, this compilation constitutes a solid and well-edited starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408556319067,"sku":"9788417782108","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841778210.jpg?v=1781865277","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417782108","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}