Phaedrus books in order
Latin fabulist and probably a Thracian slave
- Lived
- 20 BC–50
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Phaedrus published 1 short story collection. The best-known is Fabulae.
Updated September 2026
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Fabulae
Phaedrus's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Fabulae (1698)
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About Phaedrus
Gaius Julius Phaedrus or Phaeder was a 1st-century AD Roman fabulist and the first versifier of a collection of Aesop's fables into Latin. Nothing is recorded of his life except for what can be inferred from his poems, and there was little mention of his work during late antiquity. It was not until the discovery of a few imperfect manuscripts during and following the Renaissance that his importance emerged, both as an author and in the transmission of the fables.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Phaedrus FAQ
- How many books has Phaedrus written?
- Phaedrus published 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Phaedrus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fabulae.
- What is Phaedrus's most famous book?
- Fabulae is Phaedrus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Phaedrus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Phaedrus is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.