Aesop's Fables - New Translation

Aesop's Fables - new translation

by Aesop

A collection of 284 fables attributed to the legendary storyteller Aesop. These timeless tales, spanning a wide range of subjects, convey moral lessons and insights into human nature through the interactions of anthropomorphic animals and other characters. From the familiar tale of "The Ant and the Grasshopper" to the lesser-known but equally poignant "The Oak and the Reed," Aesop's Fables have been passed down through generations, entertaining and educating readers of all ages.

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Aesop (c. 620–564 BCE) 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 h...

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