The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon

Name: The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141398433
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By Aesop

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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Summary

In The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon by Aesop, animals of the sea engage in a conflict that highlights the folly of seeking power and dominance. The dolphins and whales find themselves at odds, and a small fish, the gudgeon, is caught in the middle, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of alliances and the wisdom of staying neutral. This tale provides a timeless moral lesson for children within a charming marine setting.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This collection of fables might appeal to you if you enjoy tales with moral lessons, charming characters, and timeless wisdom. It's perfect for children and offers engaging stories featuring animals like dolphins and whales that teach values and spark the imagination.

The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon

Includes animal fables that are some of the earliest stories ever told, thought to have been composed by a slave in Greek antiquity and giving glimpses of a world that is harsh, pitiless and yet also eerily familiar.

Composed by a slave in Greek antiquity, some of the most ancient, sharp-witted and mysterious stories ever told.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary

'An ass, clothed in the skin of a lion...'

Aesop's animal fables are some of the earliest stories ever told, thought to have been composed by a slave in Greek antiquity. These tales offer glimpses of a world that is harsh, pitiless, and yet also eerily familiar.

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon receives praise for its charming and timeless storytelling, typical of Aesop's fables. Readers appreciate the book's ability to convey moral lessons through engaging animal characters and simple, yet powerful stories. The illustrations complement the tales well, making it a delightful experience for children while also providing meaningful educational value.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141398433

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Robert Temple
Translated by Olivia Temple

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 53g

Pages: 64

Collections

Aesop Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Aesop (Author) Aesop lived in the early sixth century BC on the island of Samos, which lies off the coast of modern Turkey. He originally came from Thrace which was a separate country in those days, though it now forms part of Greece and Bulgaria. Very little is known about his life except that he worked as a slave on Samos for a master called Iadmon, and that he became a very famous storyteller. He was so famous that almost any fable which could have been told by him became attributed to him.