Aesop's Fables Based on the translation of George Fyler Townsend. Introduced by Isaac Bshevis Singer.Aesop told his stories for adults, but because animals with all the weaknesses and strength of humans were used as the characters, Aesop's Fables came to be considered children's stories. This collection, returns the fables to the adult audience for which they... more » were intended. All the charm and wit of Aesop are in the tales, but they have a style and sophistication lacking in the juvenile editons.« less