Unwitting Wisdom An Anthology of Aesop's Fables

For over 2,500 years the simple stories and wry humor of Aesop's fables have entertained children and adults alike. Their lessons have seeped into the very fabric of our language, as evidenced by expressions such as 'sour grapes' and 'a wolf in sheep's clothing.' Through the centuries many artists have risen to the challenge of interpreting their favorite tales. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favorite fables, painstakingly creating with words and breathtaking watercolors a dazzling new collection destined to become a classic.Ward, Helen is the author of 'Unwitting Wisdom An Anthology of Aesop's Fables', published 2004 under ISBN 9780811844505 and ISBN 0811844501.