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This is a study of a curious and neglected facet of literature, in which the author traces the development and the uses of fable in Euopean literature, from Aesop and the Greeks to the revival of fable in contemporary fiction. This is the first serious study of fable in literature.
H.J. Blackham is widely known for his philosophical works, which include 'Six Existentialist Thinkers', 'Religion in Modern Society' and 'Humanism'.
PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction 1 The Fable in Literature2 Renart to Volpone 3 Olympians at Play 4 Modern Instances5 The Medium 6 The Message NotesReferences and sourcesIndex