
Æsop's Fables
by Aesop
- Reading level
- Plain English
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- Free
About the book
"Æsop's Fables" by Aesop is a collection of fables credited to a storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. These tales, featuring talking animals and plants, were part of oral tradition before being collected centuries after Aesop's death. The stories teach moral lessons through simple narratives, addressing religious, social, and political themes. Originally meant for adults, these fables later became central to children's education and continue to be reinterpreted across cultures and media worldwide.
- Fables
- Aesop's fables
- Fables, Greek
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #53103. Æsop's Fables on Wikipedia.
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