Aesop's Fables by Aesop

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Aesop's Fables is a book by Aesop, first published in the ancient world, with roots traditionally placed around the 6th century BCE. This timeless collection of moral tales has shaped storytelling traditions across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Each short narrative uses animals and everyday situations to convey practical wisdom, making the fables both entertaining and instructive. Over the centuries, they have been retold in countless forms, becoming a cornerstone of children’s literature, folklore studies, and moral education. Although little is known with certainty about Aesop himself, the body of work attributed to him has had a profound influence on literary history. These fables have guided generations with lessons about character, honesty, humility, and common sense. Readers exploring classic literature, world folklore, or traditional moral stories will find these tales as vivid and engaging today as they were in antiquity. With their simple structure, universal themes, and rich cultural heritage, they remain essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of storytelling and the development of traditional wisdom literature. This translation by V. S. Vernon Jones was originally published in 1912.

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