Fables
Title: Aesop Tells his Fables (1879) - Artist: Johann Michael Wittmer
Aesop was a Greek storyteller believed to have lived in the sixth century BC. He is credited with writing a collection of fables, or short stories with moral lessons, that have been passed down through the generations and translated into many languages.
Aesop's fables often feature animals as characters who speak and behave like humans, and are used to teach important life lessons such as the consequences of greed, the value of hard work, and the importance of being prepared.
Despite the fact that little is known about Aesop's life, his fables remain popular today and continue to be used in education and entertainment around the world.
The Ants and the Grasshopper: Aesop’s Fables
"The Ants and the Grasshopper" is a fable about an industrious ant who prepares for winter while a carefree grasshopper faces hardship.
The Boys and the Frogs: The Fables of Aesop
"The Boys and the Frogs" tells of boys whose playful stone-throwing terrifies frogs, revealing the impact of one's fun on others' suffering.
The Rat and the Elephant: The Aesop for Children
"The Rat and the Elephant" is the story by Aesop about a proud rat who learns humility after comparing himself to a grand elephant.
The Wolf and His Shadow: Aesop’s Fables
"The Wolf and His Shadow" is a fable by Aesop about a wolf whose inflated pride, fueled by his shadow, leads to his downfall.
The Frogs Who Wished for a King: The Fables of Aesop
The Frogs Who Wished for a King is about frogs who regret their wish for a monarch when their new ruler proves to be a harsh tyrant.
The Lion and the Ass: The Aesop for Children
The Lion and the Ass is a fable by Aesop where a lion ignores an ass’s scornful remark, teaching the value of disregarding foolishness.
The Travelers and the Purse: Aesop’s Fable
The Travelers and the Purse is a tale about two men who find a purse but face trouble when one refuses to share the fortune or misfortune.
The Farmer and the Stork: The Fables of Aesop
"The Farmer and the Stork" is a fable where an innocent Stork is punished with thieving Cranes, teaching the lesson of guilt by association.
The Oxen and the Wheels: Aesop’s Fable
"The Oxen and the Wheels" is a fable by Aesop about oxen who work hard in silence while the wheels complain loudly with little to do.
The Ass and His Driver: The Fables of Aesop
"The Ass and His Driver" is a fable by Aesop about the dangers of stubbornness and ignoring wise advice, leading to inevitable misfortune.
