Are Aesop's Fables copyrighted?

Aesop wrote his fables in Ancient Greece, sixth century BCE, about 2550 years ago, so naturally they're not copyrighted. read more

Aesop's Fables are not copyrighted as all of these writings were written 1923. However, modified versions of these fables published after that year may be copyrighted. Coincidentally, one my ancestors, Jean de La Fontaine, is perhaps the most famous “modern” writer of fables (1668 to 1694). read more

(2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. read more

Best Answer: Aesop's Fables are not copyrighted. Anything published before 1923 is in the public domain. You can use it as you wish. read more