Publisher's Synopsis
This small-format gift edition brings together some of Aesop's most popular and enduring fables-among them "The Fox and the Crow," "The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs," and "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"-as well as some lesser-known tales, with classic illustrations by Victorian master Arthur Rackham. Rackham's lush images capture Aesop's vivid scenes and highlight the power of his quick characterizations; the resulting volume is a treat for fans of Victorian illustration and Aesop alike, sure to charm a new generation of readers young and old.