Aesop, a figure suspended between reality and legend, remains at the forefront of global reading interest due to the timeless potency of the truths expressed in his fables.

Among them, some refer to doctors and illnesses. The free commentary on these fables based on contemporary reality is the subject of this book. It represents an original perspective that interests doctors, philologists, educators, and more.

At the same time, it is also an enjoyable read, as Aesopian fables are interspersed throughout the text. The author of the book is known for his systematic research on records of diseases, doctors, and medicine in Greek literature.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]