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Just wanted to say that I love this collection of tales and think a lot of them are fun to read in snippets even now, and I think its an underrated, universal classic.

Any thoughts from others?

Reading fables is one of my hubby too and even board games. It is my way to cope up stress.

I love Aesop's Fables because the short stories are applicable to everyday life. There are many lessons that anyone can learn like you don't always have to be the biggest or the fastest to succeed at your goals.

It really helps on our daily routine. There are plenty of ideas we can pick especially when dealing people.

This is one book that I keep reading over and over again. Normally, I read a book once. The fables are brilliant tales with moral lessons which can be applied in life.

Sometimes coaches us on what is the best thing to do.

Anyone have any favorites from the book? Off the top of my head, I like the one of the fox and grapes but I'll try to recall one I like more

"Aesop's fables" is what started me reading. This is my childhood, my friend, my memory of my father, my love everlasting. it's a wonderful book especially for kids who are still building values.

Aesop's Fables are a great way to tell certain people books really do teach you life lessons! My one friend hates books, says they're a waste of time, and claims they teach nothing. Right away I pointed out Aesop's Fables and he shut himself up.

Yes, I loved them, too, and of course some of the phrases like 'tortoise and the hare' and 'dog in the manger' have passed into the language with good reason.

I used to look for Aesop's Fables in the library way back my elementary years. It comes in a large hardbound book with colorful illustrations. The stories are superb and worth reading over and over again.

jeminah28 wrote: ↑14 Jun 2017, 19:19 Reading fables is one of my hubby too and even board games. It is my way to cope up stress.

I agree with you. It relieve stress and sometimes alleviate heartaches. I enjoyed reading fables, a lot of fun.

Aesop is very talented but he should add more mystery to his story and put some betrayal love his books personally I'm a fan of him I read some of his books when I am bored but he should definenately continue the good work.

I also enjoy other fables, eg, those of Lafontaine. Isn't there also a clear link between fables and parables? I don't know if Jesus was aware of the Greek fable tradition but His use of made-up situations to illustrate real truths of human nature definitely seems similar.

If anyone is interested: These are the fables of Ivan Krylov, the Russian equivalent of Aesop.

https://archive.org/stream/krilofhisfab ... 1/mode/2up

Click on the surface of any page to turn it. The fables are quite short and very reminiscent of Aesop.