Classical Writing: Aesop

by Kathy Weitz Author

Fable is the beginning step of the ancient Greek writing exercises known as the progymnasmata. For this exercise we have chosen Aesop, whose name has become synonymous with fables, as our mascot for the introductory level of Classical Writing. Aesop gives beginning writers a gentle introduction to basic grammar, sentence structure, and analysis and imitation of short narratives. Our aim is retelling those short narratives accurately and with good writing mechanics. The models in Aesop are chosen from Aesop’s fables, fairy tales, well-written historical narratives, Bible stories, and fairy tales.