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Synopsis: Animal fables originated with Aesop, but the earliest surviving records come from the Latin poet Phaedrus, who introduced this genre to Latin literature. This verse translation of The Fables is the first in English in over two hundred years. It includes not only familiar animal fables but also prologues, epilogues, historical anecdotes, short stories, proverbs, comic episodes, and reflections of Greek and Roman life in the classical period. The Fables offer insight into Phaedrus’ life as an educated slave who earned his freedom. His lively and clear style entertains while imparting moral lessons. The translation is presented in a free version of Anglo-Saxon alliterative verse, reflecting the popular tone of Phaedrus' original Latin. An introduction by P. F. Widdows provides background on Phaedrus and the significance of these fables in Western folklore.

Synopsis: Fedro e Aviano sono gli unici autori della letteratura latina concentrati esclusivamente sulla favola con intenti artistici. Fedro, vissuto all'inizio dell'età imperiale romana, è autore della prima raccolta di favole del mondo classico, ispirata da sillogi antiche e influenzata da Esopo. Aviano, attivo alla fine dell'età imperiale, arricchisce la tradizione con 42 favole selezionate da una raccolta esopica, aggiungendo riferimenti letterari. Il volume include anche l'Appendix Perottina, con 32 favole trascritte nel 1470 da Niccolò Perotti, e una introduzione di Giannina Solimano che esplora la storia di questo genere letterario nel tempo.

Synopsis: This book features a dozen entertaining stories in colloquial Latin verse, translated and commented on by John Henderson. Written by Phaedrus, a freeman of Augustus, these tales adapt Aesop's Fables into verse during Tiberius's reign. The collection includes anecdotes about everyday life and satirical commentary, offering readers a glimpse into ancient Roman culture and society during the early imperial period.