Fables. Biography of Aesop.

The ancient Greek philosopher Aesop is considered one of the first masters of the ancient literary genre; Its laconic, wise, witty fables-paws, the plots of which were used by famous fabulists, are translated into many languages ​​of the world and repeatedly retold. Possessing figurative thinking and sharp language, the ancient writer created an art world in which animals, birds and even plants act as heroes, and morality is presented through allegiance.

The edition includes chosen fables, as well as the legendary “Biography of the Aesop” , translated by the outstanding philologist M.L. Gasparova.