
The Fables of Aesop
by Aesop
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Fables of Aesop" by Aesop is a collection of fables credited to a storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. These short tales feature talking animals and plants that teach moral lessons through simple yet profound scenarios. Originally part of oral tradition, the stories were collected centuries after Aesop's death and have been continuously expanded, translated, and reinterpreted across cultures. The fables address ethical, social, and political themes, offering timeless wisdom through humble incidents that reveal great truths about human nature and behavior.
- Aesop's fables
- Fables, Greek
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #28. The Fables of Aesop on Wikipedia.
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