Aesop
pronunciation
How to pronounce Aesop in British English:
UK [ˈi:sɔp]
How to pronounce Aesop in American English:
US [ˈisəp, -ˌsɑp]
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- Noun:
- Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)
Word Origin
- Aesop
- Greek Aisopos, semi-legendary 6c. B.C.E. fablist.
Example
- 1. Yet life is more complex than in aesop 's fable .
- 2. The first story was aesop 's fable the tortoise and the hare .
- 3. Aesop 's fables are popular bedtime tales .
- 4. In many ways kafka 's story is just as true as aesop 's fable , but it is a much less palatable truth .
- 5. Contrary to aesop 's fable , kafka is reminding us that effort , diligence and enthusiasm are often not rewarded .