About this episode
This episode features the fable 'The Boys and the Frogs', highlighting the moral lessons through engaging animal interactions.
Though the exact origins of these timeless fables may be lost to history, they remain inextricably linked to the legendary Greek storyteller Aesop. Each tale unfolds through the engaging interactions of animals, and each concludes with a valuable moral lesson. This special edition, edited and beautifully illustrated by the renowned British engraver Thomas Bewick, opens with a captivating introduction by Larry Wilson that sets the stage for these beloved stories.
Topics covered
- fables
- morals
- storytelling
- Aesop
- children's literature
Keywords
- Aesop
- fables
- morals
- children
- storytelling
- Thomas Bewick
- illustrations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thomas Bewick
Books & works: The Boys and the Frogs
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