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Aesop books in order

Ancient Greek storyteller

Lived
619 BC–563 BC
Books
4

Aesop published 1 novella, 1 children's book and 2 other books. The best-known is Fables.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aesop

Novellas in order

  1. The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (2015)

    40 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse (1993)

    Adapted for film

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Other books in order

  1. Fables (2000)

    ★ 4.3 (9 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. The Lion in Love (2016)

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Film and TV adaptations

Free to read

All free classics

About Aesop

Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains unclear and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales associated with him are characterized by anthropomorphic animal characters.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Aesop FAQ

How many books has Aesop written?
Aesop published 1 novella, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aesop's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fables.
What is Aesop's most famous book?
Fables is Aesop's most widely read book.
Which Aesop books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Fables (as The Aesop's Fables, film, 1983) and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse (as The Country Cousin, film, 1936).
Can I read Aesop's books for free?
Yes. 13 books by Aesop are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.