Aesop

-620–-564

2 series 11 books in order 8 standalone books

Aesop was an ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with the body of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains unclear and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered over the centuries and in many languages, often featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. On our catalog he is credited with fables such as The Dog and the Wolf and The Frogs Who Desired a King. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born: -620
Known for: Harvard Classics, Fabulae

Series by Aesop

Harvard Classics

26 books in order · 1882–1999

Fabulae

2 books in order

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Aesop written?

We list 11 books by Aesop across 2 series — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Aesop's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Virgil's Æneid.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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