An Australian writer of Aboriginal Mununjali Yugambeh and Dutch heritage, Ellen van Neerven has won various literary prizes for their works of fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. Their fable invites us to reflect on the relationship between

‘The Seasonal Scurry’ by George Walker

Oct 5th, 2023 12m 31s

As a senior scribe at Aesop, George Walker has a deep interest in the power of words and the transformative impact of sharing stories. When he isn’t writing for Aesop’s stores, website or amber bottles, he can be found working on the draft of a

‘The Three Golden Nails’ by Stephen Graham Jones

Sep 22nd, 2023 13m

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Stephen Graham Jones is the author of nearly 30 novels, collections, novellas and comic books. His writing typically spans horror, crime and science fiction, and references his heritage as a Blackfoot Native American

‘A Day of Snaky’ by Regina Kanyu Wang

Sep 22nd, 2023 9m 40s

A writer, researcher and editor, currently working toward her PhD at the University of Oslo, Regina Kanyu Wang artfully weaves together gender politics, environmental issues, and an otherworldly perspective. Following her deep interest in scien

‘Forever We Shall’ by Caleb Azumah Nelson

Sep 22nd, 2023 8m 32s

The work of avid photographer, South East London resident and award-winning novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson is influenced by his Ghanaian heritage, visits to local cinemas and galleries, and the playlists that soundtrack his writing. His second no

'Sleep is All Hers' by Mieko Kawakami

Oct 25th, 2022 7m 1s

Mieko Kawakami’s Future Fable invites us to reconsider common fears, while underlining the preciousness of friendship.Mieko Kawakami was recently shortlisted for the International Booker Prize for her novel Heaven (2009), translated by David B

'The Pack' by Rivers Solomon

Oct 18th, 2022 8m 13s

In Solomon’s Future Fable, we join a pack of wolves to discover the importance of community.Rivers Solomon is an award-winning author, self-proclaimed gender malcontent and keen bird watcher, whose novel An Unkindness of Ghosts featured in th

'The Butterfly Man' by Lydia Millet

Oct 11th, 2022 6m 13s

Lydia Millet’s Future Fable explores the nature of change through the tale of a slightly stubborn insect.Lydia Millet is a prolific author of over 13 books, whose collection of short stories Love in Infant Monkeys (2010) was nominated for a Pu

'The River Cat's Brother' by Akwaeke Emezi

Oct 6th, 2022 6m 56s

Emezi's Future Fable highlights the importance of accepting help from others.Akwaeke Emezi has won a plethora of prestigious awards, and have been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine as a 2021 Next Generation Leader. Their most recent nove

'The Rat & The Hamster' by Amelia Abraham

Oct 4th, 2022 7m 56s

In a playful tale of friendship, envy and empathy, Abraham’s Future Fable features a pair of ambitious rodents.Amelia Abraham is a journalist and the author of two books—Queer Intentions (2020) and We Can Do Better Than This (2021), an anthol

Aesop Radiomatique presents: Future Fables

Sep 30th, 2022 32s

Aesop’s inaugural podcast series offers freshly penned fables that may provide catalysts for conversation, contemplation and quietude. Written by some of the most thought-provoking authors of today, each of these bedtime stories for adults adop

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