Abstract: Pre-Qin fables are the pearls of the then prose writings.Each fable has a complete story with vivid plot and striking image.They are the only works that can be regarded as pure literature in Pre-Qin period.They are both attached to and independent from prose,hence producing a dim beauty.However,their symbolist creation method of idea coming before image and image prevailing idea and the combination of form resemblance and spirit remblance gives them a thick veil.Special esthetic media and difference between the media make Pre-Qin fables ever more beautiful and vigorous.

Key words: both attached and independent, sybolism and comparison, aesthetic media