The Fables of Phædrus

Phaedrus, born in Macedonia around the beginning of the Christian era, is renowned for his significant contribution to literature through his adaptation of Aesopic fables into Latin verse. His collection, 'The Fables of Phaedrus', is a cornerstone of the genre, representing the first example of fable literature in the Latin canon. Little is known about his personal life, and historical details abo...