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    The Fables of Aesop
    The Fables of Aesop
    The Fables of Aesop
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    The Fables of Aesop

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    In 'The Fables of Aesop', the reader is transported to a world of anthropomorphic animals where timeless moral lessons are taught through engaging stories. Aesop's simple yet impactful writing style ensures that each fable delivers a profound message that resonates with readers of all ages. The literary context, dating back to ancient Greece, provides insight into the values and beliefs of the society at that time. Aesop's fables have been passed down through generations, proving their enduring relevance and significance in the literary world. Aesop, a legendary figure in ancient literature, is believed to have been a slave and storyteller known for his wisdom and wit. His personal experiences and observations of human nature are thought to have inspired the creation of his famous fables. Aesop's ability to craft relatable and impactful stories has solidified his place as a master storyteller and moral philosopher. I highly recommend 'The Fables of Aesop' to readers seeking timeless wisdom and thought-provoking tales. Aesop's ability to convey complex moral lessons in simple yet profound stories makes this collection a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of human nature and moral values.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMusaicum Books
    Release dateDec 21, 2018
    ISBN9788027246755
    The Fables of Aesop
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    Aesop

    Although the three hundred fables in his famous collection are attributed to Aesop, and his name is synonymous with the form, it seems unlikely he was in fact anything more than a legendary figure. While some historical accounts maintain he was a slave with a prodigious talent for story-telling who lived during the sixth century B.C., many believe it unlikely that this whole stock of fables can be attributed to one individual. What does seem clear though is that the fables began their life being orally transmitted before being put down in writing.

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      The Fables of Aesop - Aesop

      THE WOLF AND THE KID

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      There was once a little Kid whose growing horns made him think he was a grown-up Billy Goat and able to take care of himself. So one evening when the flock started home from the pasture and his mother called, the Kid paid no heed and kept right on nibbling the tender grass. A little later when he lifted his head, the flock was gone.

      He was all alone. The sun was sinking. Long shadows came creeping over the ground. A chilly little wind came creeping with them making scary noises in the grass. The Kid shivered as he thought of the terrible Wolf. Then he started wildly over the field, bleating for his mother. But not half-way, near a clump of trees, there was the Wolf!

      The Kid knew there was little hope for him.

      Please, Mr. Wolf, he said trembling, I know you are going to eat me. But first please pipe me a tune, for I want to dance and be merry as long as I can.

      The Wolf liked the idea of a little music before eating, so he struck up a merry tune and the Kid leaped and frisked gaily.

      Meanwhile, the flock was moving slowly homeward. In the still evening air the Wolf's piping carried far. The Shepherd Dogs pricked up their ears. They recognized the song the Wolf sings before a feast, and in a moment they were racing back to the pasture. The Wolf's song ended suddenly, and as he ran, with the Dogs at his heels, he called himself a fool for turning piper to please a Kid, when he should have stuck to his butcher's trade.

      THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS

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      The Tortoise, you know, carries his house on his back. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot leave home. They say that Jupiter punished him so, because he was such a lazy stay-at-home that he would not go to Jupiter's wedding, even when especially invited.

      After many years, Tortoise began to wish he had gone to that wedding. When he saw how gaily the birds flew about and how the Hare and the Chipmunk and all the other animals ran nimbly by, always eager to see everything there was to be seen, the Tortoise felt very sad and discontented. He wanted to see the world too, and there he was with a house on his back and little short legs that could hardly drag him along.

      One day he met a pair of Ducks and told them all his trouble.

      We can help you to see the world, said the Ducks. Take hold of this stick with your teeth and we will carry you far up in the air where you can see the whole countryside. But keep quiet or you will be sorry.

      The Tortoise was very glad indeed. He seized the stick firmly with his teeth, the two Ducks took hold of it one at each end, and away they sailed up toward the clouds.

      Just then a Crow flew by. He was very much astonished at the strange sight and cried:

      This must surely be the King of Tortoises!

      Why certainly —— began the Tortoise.

      But as he opened his mouth to say these foolish words he lost his hold on the stick, and down he fell to the ground, where he was dashed to pieces on a rock.

      Foolish curiosity and vanity often lead to misfortune.

      THE YOUNG CRAB AND HIS MOTHER

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      Why in the world do you walk sideways like that? said a Mother Crab to her son. You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.

      Show me how to walk, mother dear, answered the little Crab obediently, I want to learn.

      So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. But she could walk sideways only, like her son. And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.

      Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.

      THE FROGS AND THE OX

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      An Ox came down to a reedy pool to drink. As he splashed heavily into the water, he crushed a young Frog into the mud. The old Frog soon missed the little one and asked his brothers and sisters what had become of him.

      "A great big monster, said one of them, stepped on little brother with one of his huge feet!"

      Big, was he! said the old Frog, puffing herself up. Was he as big as this?

      "Oh, much bigger!" they cried.

      The Frog puffed up still more.

      He could not have been bigger than this, she said. But the little Frogs all declared that the monster was much, much bigger and the old Frog kept puffing herself out more and more until, all at once, she burst.

      Do not attempt the impossible.

      THE DOG, THE COCK, AND THE FOX

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      A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. So they decided to leave the farmyard and to set out into the world along the road that led to the woods. The two comrades traveled along in the very best of spirits and without meeting any adventure to speak of.

      At nightfall the Cock, looking for a place to roost, as was his custom, spied nearby a hollow tree that he thought would do very nicely for a night's lodging. The Dog could creep inside and the Cock would fly up on one of the branches. So said, so done, and both slept very comfortably.

      With the first glimmer of dawn the Cock awoke. For the moment he forgot just where he was. He thought he was still in the farmyard where it had been his duty to arouse the household at daybreak. So standing on tip-toes he flapped his wings and crowed lustily. But instead of awakening the farmer, he awakened a Fox not far off in the wood. The Fox immediately had rosy visions of a very delicious breakfast. Hurrying to the tree where the Cock was roosting, he said very politely:

      A hearty welcome to our woods, honored sir. I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you here. I am quite sure we shall become the closest of friends.

      I feel highly flattered, kind sir, replied the Cock slyly. If you will please go around to the door of my house at the foot of the tree, my porter will let you in.

      The hungry but unsuspecting Fox, went around the tree as he was told, and in a twinkling the Dog had seized him.

      Those who try to deceive may expect to be paid in their own coin.

      BELLING THE CAT

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      The Mice once called a meeting to decide on a plan to free themselves of their enemy, the Cat. At least they wished to find some way of knowing when she was coming, so they might have time to run away. Indeed, something had to be done, for they lived in such constant fear of her claws that they hardly dared stir from their dens by night or day.

      Many plans were discussed, but none of them was thought good enough. At last a very young Mouse got up and said:

      I have a plan that seems very simple, but I know it will be successful. All we have to do is to hang a bell about the Cat's neck. When we hear the bell ringing we will know immediately that our enemy is coming.

      All the Mice were much surprised that they had not thought of such a plan before. But in the midst of the rejoicing over their good fortune, an old Mouse arose and said:

      I will say that the plan of the young Mouse is very good. But let me ask one question: Who will bell the Cat?

      It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.

      THE EAGLE AND THE JACKDAW

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      An Eagle, swooping down on powerful wings, seized a lamb in her talons and

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