Battle of the Frogs and the Mice
A Homeric Fable
$38.99
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
26 June 2013
Summary
You will never see war the same way after reading this extraordinary retelling of an ancient Greek fable about a tragically unnecessary battle between mice and frogs. With haunting illustrations, this miniature masterpiece ranks with Animal Farm as one of the greatest parables of human foibles. Originally published in 1962, THE BATTLE OF THE FROGS AND THE MICE tells in words and pictures a classic tale of the foolhardiness of war. When Crum-snatcher, a Mouse, cautiously mounts the back of Puf…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399162855 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399162852 |
| Author: | George Martin, Fred Gwynne |
| Publisher: | Tarcher/Putnam,US |
| Imprint: | Tarcher/Putnam,US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 133mm x 206mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This Homeric fable, in words and pictures, tells a classic tale to illustrate the folly of war. The excellent art work is as good as the poem.” – Charleston SCNews &Currier (2/25/62)
“This Homeric fable, in words and pictures, tells a classic tale to illustrate the folly of war. The excellent art work is as good as the poem.”–Charleston SC News & Currier (2/25/62)
About The Author
George Martin
George Martin is the author of a numerous biographies, references books and works on opera and law. He is the author of the classic The Opera Companion and Twentieth Century Opera: A Guide. Fred Gwynne, the book’s artist, was, also, a noted author, illustrator, singer and actor. He was best-known for his portrayal of Herman Munster on the 1960s sit-com classic The Munsters. He died in 1993.
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