Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 0331778874 ISBN 13: 9780331778878
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a masterful and erudite exploration of fables, sheds new light on a genre often dismissed as simple or childish. The author, a renowned scholar in the field, presents a compelling case for the enduring relevance and sophistication of fables, tracing their evolution from ancient origins to their contemporary manifestations. Through insightful literary analysis and a comprehensive survey of fable writers from Aesop to La Fontaine and beyond, the author reveals the depth and diversity of these stories. Beyond their moral lessons, fables are shown to be incisive commentaries on human nature, power dynamics, and the follies of society. The book's meticulously researched and engagingly written chapters delve into the various guises fables have taken over the centuries, examining their use as political satire, social commentary, and even as a means of conveying philosophical truths. The author also explores the role of humor, allegory, and symbolism in fables, demonstrating how these elements contribute to their enduring appeal and effectiveness. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the enduring power of storytelling. It offers a fresh perspective on a timeless genre and invites readers to reconsider the significance and impact of fables in literature and beyond. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0331778874 ISBN 13: 9780331778878
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Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0331778874 ISBN 13: 9780331778878
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 0331778874 ISBN 13: 9780331778878
Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 432 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher.