384 pages • first pub -560 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007902125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Living in Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC, Aesop was said to be a slave and story-teller. His much-loved, enduring fables are revered the world over and remain popular as moral tales for children. This title presents a collection of his fables.
Community Reviews Summary of 4,347 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 52%
informative 38%
inspiring 35%
funny 28%
adventurous 24%
relaxing 19%
dark 8%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
emotional 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 33% | A mix: 30% | Character: 26% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
N/A: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
N/A: 31% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
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Animal death
384 pages • first pub -560 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007902125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Living in Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC, Aesop was said to be a slave and story-teller. His much-loved, enduring fables are revered the world over and remain popular as moral tales for children. This title presents a collection of his fables.
Community Reviews Summary of 4,347 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 52%
informative 38%
inspiring 35%
funny 28%
adventurous 24%
relaxing 19%
dark 8%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
emotional 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 33% | A mix: 30% | Character: 26% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
N/A: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
N/A: 31% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death