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Æsop’s Fables: A Version for Young Readers by J. H. Stickney and Aesop
Original price was: ₹18,000.00.₹3,600.00Current price is: ₹3,600.00.
"Æsop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers" by J. H. Stickney is a collection of timeless fables intended for children, published in the early 20th century. This adapted edition presents classic moral tales featuring anthropomorphic animals that convey valuable life lessons through engaging stories. Ideal for young readers, the book serves to instill morals and virtues in a way that is both entertaining and educational. The opening of this version introduces multiple fables, beginning with "The Wolf and the Lamb," which depicts the unjust nature of the powerful using the example of a wolf that deceitfully accuses a lamb as an excuse to eat it. Other tales like "The Fox and the Grapes" illustrate themes of rationalization and self-deception, while "The Dog and His Shadow" warns about greed. With its straightforward prose and engaging illustrations, the beginning of this collection sets the tone for the variety of stories to follow, each rich with wisdom that is accessible to children.
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Æsop’s Fables: A Version for Young Readers by J. H. Stickney and Aesop
Original price was: ₹18,000.00.₹3,600.00Current price is: ₹3,600.00.
"Æsop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers" by J. H. Stickney is a collection of timeless fables intended for children, published in the early 20th century. This adapted edition presents classic moral tales featuring anthropomorphic animals that convey valuable life lessons through engaging stories. Ideal for young readers, the book serves to instill morals and virtues in a way that is both entertaining and educational. The opening of this version introduces multiple fables, beginning with "The Wolf and the Lamb," which depicts the unjust nature of the powerful using the example of a wolf that deceitfully accuses a lamb as an excuse to eat it. Other tales like "The Fox and the Grapes" illustrate themes of rationalization and self-deception, while "The Dog and His Shadow" warns about greed. With its straightforward prose and engaging illustrations, the beginning of this collection sets the tone for the variety of stories to follow, each rich with wisdom that is accessible to children.
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Original price was: ₹19,000.00.₹3,800.00Current price is: ₹3,800.00.
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the early 19th century, a time when social reform became an urgent issue in England. The story follows the misadventures of Oliver, a young orphan born in a workhouse, whose life is marred by poverty and cruelty as he navigates through a society that considers him a burden. From its opening chapters, the narrative sets the stage for Oliver's struggles against the oppressive workhouse system, which exploits children and neglects their basic needs. The beginning of "Oliver Twist" introduces readers to the dire circumstances of Oliver's birth and early life, including the indifference of the workhouse authorities. After a difficult infancy spent in a cruel environment, Oliver is sent to a branch workhouse where he faces systematic mistreatment and deprivation. With no familial love or guidance, he learns quickly the harsh realities of life as a pauper. The opening chapters indicate how the workhouse environment shapes his personality and resilience while hinting at the significant encounters and challenges that await him as he seeks a better life. As we follow his journey, from infancy to a series of exploitative apprenticeships, we feel the urgency and vulnerability of his circumstances—a testament to Dickens' critique of social injustice.
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Original price was: ₹19,000.00.₹3,800.00Current price is: ₹3,800.00.
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the early 19th century, a time when social reform became an urgent issue in England. The story follows the misadventures of Oliver, a young orphan born in a workhouse, whose life is marred by poverty and cruelty as he navigates through a society that considers him a burden. From its opening chapters, the narrative sets the stage for Oliver's struggles against the oppressive workhouse system, which exploits children and neglects their basic needs. The beginning of "Oliver Twist" introduces readers to the dire circumstances of Oliver's birth and early life, including the indifference of the workhouse authorities. After a difficult infancy spent in a cruel environment, Oliver is sent to a branch workhouse where he faces systematic mistreatment and deprivation. With no familial love or guidance, he learns quickly the harsh realities of life as a pauper. The opening chapters indicate how the workhouse environment shapes his personality and resilience while hinting at the significant encounters and challenges that await him as he seeks a better life. As we follow his journey, from infancy to a series of exploitative apprenticeships, we feel the urgency and vulnerability of his circumstances—a testament to Dickens' critique of social injustice.