Author:Aesop,Stephen Gooden,Roger L'Estrange
Aesop is believed to have lived in the sixth century B.C., a slave on the Greek island of Samos. His ability to teach lessons in morality through story has made his name synonymous with the genre of 'fable'. In the witty and entertaining tales attributed to him sly foxes, wicked wolves, industrious ants, and others, provide a commentary on human behaviour while the storyteller recommends the virtues of common sense and worldly wisdom. The Fables had already been popular for centuries before Roger L'Estrange published a new English translation in 1692, with the declared intention of making a comprehensive selection addressed to children. Everyman reprints his text, together with Stephen Gooden's superb engravings which were first published in 1936 in a limited edition.
The joy of The Word isn't reaching its final conclusion, but the unexpected journey itself, told so well that it will engage those who have never set foot in churches as readily as the faithful in the pews
—— Peter Stanford , The Sunday TimesA book bejewelled with insight and erudition and compassion .... Ought to be of interest to anyone interested in what we mean by our words
—— Stuart Kelly , ScotsmanHis learning shines through in every sentence
—— Kathryn Hughes , Mail on SundayScholarly intelligence, a readable style, and insights at every turn
—— Cally Hammond , Church TimesWe are in the hands of a fine, fluent storyteller... Higgins, like the bards who first unspooled these tales, creates the illusion of spontaneity and handles suspense brilliantly... Chris Ofili's drawings complement the lyricism of the prose descriptions. Higgins depicts art mediating life - the reason, I think, that we read books... I loved this book.
—— Sara Wheeler , SpectatorThe feminism is subtle but persistent... This isn't about imposing modern values on ancient texts... her compendium deftly tracks the format of Ovid's Metamorphoses, one tale blurring into the next. But even readers who think they know their classics will discover some surprises.
—— Rachel Cunliffe , New StatesmanExceptionally well researched... The prose is almost neoclassical, in being limpid and allusive, clear and nebulous at one and the same time.
—— Stuart Kelly , The Scotsman, Books of the YearCharlotte Higgins captures the raw, magical originality of the Greek myths in this beguiling book, charmingly illustrated by Chris Ofili... She knows her classics - and her myths - inside out.
—— Harry Mount , Catholic HeraldA gritty and exhilarating new version of the ancient stories in which the female characters take centre stage.
—— Katy Guest , GuardianHiggins invests the tales with surprising new meanings... The command of Higgins herself, as the master weaver of myths, emerges forcefully....Ancient myths here acquire compelling modern form.
A beautifully designed book, with Chris Ofili's accompanying drawings giving it an extra sparkle.
—— Susan Swarbrick and Teddy Jamieson , Herald, *Christmas Gift Guide 2021*Greek Myths is a gripping collection of stories... The addition of illustrations, done by Chris Ofili, add to the elegance of the book... I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Greek mythology.
—— Impact Nottingham
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