Aesop, in Rhyme: Old Friends in a New Dress

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Aesop, in Rhyme: Old Friends in a New Dress

by Aesop, Marmaduke Park

EN·~2 hours·122 chapters

Chapters

122 total

ÆSOP, IN RHYME; - OR, - OLD FRIENDS IN A NEW DRESS.

0:22

THE DOG AND THE WOLF.

1:53

THE HERDSMAN.

1:20

THE BOYS AND THE FROGS.

0:48

THE COCK AND THE JEWEL.

0:52

THE MAN AND THE LION.

1:03

THE FOX AND THE CRANE.

1:55

THE TRAVELLER AND THE SATYR.

2:04

THE TRAVELLERS AND THE PURSE.

0:55

THE MOUTH AND THE LIMBS.

2:01

Description

A fresh, lyrical take on timeless fables invites listeners into a world where wolves converse with well‑fed dogs and humble herdsmen outwit daring thieves. Each tale is rendered in playful rhyme, turning familiar characters into charming new voices while preserving the gentle wisdom that has endured for centuries. The verses flow with a cheerful cadence, making the moral lessons feel like friendly advice shared over a fireside chat.

Beyond the clever wordplay, the collection captures the spirit of Aesop’s original teachings—encouraging reflection on envy, generosity, and the consequences of careless actions. Listeners will enjoy the vivid scenes of mischievous boys at the pond, a proud cock discovering a glittering gem, and other lively encounters that sparkle with humor and heart. Perfect for a quiet afternoon or a family gathering, these rhymed stories bring classic morals to life in a delightfully accessible form.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (123K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)

Release date

2007-04-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

Aesop

Aesop

Best known through the timeless animal tales that carry his name, this legendary Greek storyteller has shaped moral storytelling for more than two thousand years. Even though the facts of his life are uncertain, the fables linked to him still feel sharp, funny, and surprisingly modern.

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Marmaduke Park

Marmaduke Park

Known today through a handful of 19th-century books for young readers, this elusive writer is best remembered for turning classic fables and sea adventures into lively, accessible reading.

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