Beast Fables explores the pervasive role of animal fables and allegories in shaping global literature, ethics, and storytelling traditions. These seemingly simple narratives, featuring foxes outsmarting wolves or ants laboring, have served as cultural mirrors reflecting societal values while offering subtle critiques.
Delving into the ethical dimensions, the book reveals how these fables promote virtues like diligence and caution against vices like greed, influencing moral codes across millennia.
The book journeys through history, beginning with ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East, highlighting Aesop's contributions and key archetypes.
It then explores the spread and adaptation of these fables across cultures, examining medieval Europe and non-Western traditions.
Finally, the lasting legacy of animal fables in modern literature and film is analyzed, demonstrating their continued relevance in addressing contemporary social and ethical issues.
