Fables and Fabulists: Ancient and Modern by Thomas Newbigging

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Author Newbigging, Thomas, 1833-1914
Title Fables and Fabulists: Ancient and Modern
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Summary "Fables and Fabulists: Ancient and Modern" by Thomas Newbigging is a collection of essays and analyses on the classic genre of fables, written in the late 19th century. The work explores the definition, characteristics, and moral applications of fables, focusing particularly on the contributions of famous fabulists like Æsop. It proposes that fables serve not only to entertain but also to provide moral instruction, illustrating human behavior through animal characters. The opening of the book presents a detailed discussion about the definition and nature of fables, distinguishing between traditional myths and the more rational form of fable epitomized by Æsop’s tales. Newbigging argues that fables are fundamentally moral narratives that use the speech of animals to convey human virtues and follies, engaging readers of all ages while imparting life lessons. He emphasizes the importance of fables in literature and their role as a means of indirect social commentary, setting the stage for an exploration of other notable fabulists throughout history in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Fables -- History and criticism
Subject Didactic literature -- History and criticism
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