Encyclopedia of Fable

By Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Book Overview

Fable is one of the most interesting genres of world literature. From ancient times to the present, fabulists have sought to convey moral points through tales which typically involve animals. This text presents a guide to the subject, covering major works, characters and situations as well as the genre's creators, collectors and illustrators.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576070263
• ISBN13: 9781576070260
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.4" x 10.3"