Aesop's Fables by Aesop: Free Read Online

Name: Aesop's Fables
Author: Aesop

Aesop's Fables by Aesop (translated by V. S. Vernon Jones) is a public-domain fables first published in 1912 (this translation). You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Aesop (translated by V. S. Vernon Jones) (traditional, ancient Greece)
First published: 1912 (this translation)
Type: Fables
Suggested age: 5+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is Aesop's Fables about?

Short animal stories that end with a lesson, such as the tortoise and the hare, the boy who cried wolf, and the fox who calls grapes sour. Each fable takes about a minute to read aloud and gives families something to talk about afterwards.

About Aesop

Aesop is the traditional name attached to a body of fables from ancient Greece. Most scholars think many people added to the collection over centuries; this English version was translated by V. S. Vernon Jones in 1912.

Is Aesop's Fables suitable for children?

Written for all ages. A few fables mention animals being eaten, so preview them for very young children.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Project Gutenberg lists this text as public domain in the USA. The original work and this translation are very old. If you believe anything here is wrong, please tell us through the contact page and we will check and fix it quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aesop's Fables free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Aesop's Fables?

Aesop (translated by V. S. Vernon Jones) (traditional, ancient Greece). Aesop is the traditional name attached to a body of fables from ancient Greece.

What age is Aesop's Fables for?

We suggest 5+. Written for all ages. A few fables mention animals being eaten, so preview them for very young children.