Fools and Wise Men: Folk Tales of Wisdom

Before widespread schooling, folk tales were passed down from generation to generation, entertaining and conveying life lessons. These tales are not the pontifications of ancient philosophers but the gleanings of countless storytellers, everyday men and women with life experiences. Fools and Wise Men retells these stories for new generations, repaying our debts to the bards of old.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Before the widespread availability of schooling, the classroom was often found at the hearth, in the fields, and along country lanes, where bards would regale listeners with their tales. Numerous folktales exist with the purpose of imparting valuable life lessons in a captivating manner. These stories are not the musings of ancient philosophers but rather the accumulated wisdom of countless storytellers, ordinary men and women with firsthand experiences and a wealth of folklore knowledge. While the tales may reflect the times and places of their origin, they have been passed down through generations, evolving to adapt to changing times. Some of these tales are humorous, others thought-provoking, but all have undergone extensive refinement and honing over time, resulting in a subtle yet powerful impact on the minds of those who hear them.

Fools and Wise Men is a project dedicated to retelling these timeless stories for new generations, honoring the legacy of the ancient bards who first shared them. By doing so, we hope to repay our debt to the wisdom and creativity of those who came before us.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 135 x 205 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750998710