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The Stag and the Vine

"The Stag and the Vine" is a short fable by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights the themes of deception and gratitude. The story follows a stag, who, after being pursued by hunters, seeks refuge in the dense foliage of a vine. Hidden by the vine leaves, the stag evades the hunters. In his relief and joy, the stag starts eating the vine, thereby uncovering himself and being captured by the hunters. The tale subtly illustrates the folly of harming those who help us and emphasizes the importance of appreciating and preserving the sources of our safety and happiness.


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Submitted by davidb on September 28, 2023


								
A Stag behind a lofty Vine took shelter (Such vines are met with in a southern clime); Hunters and hounds pursued him helter-skelter, And searched and searched, but only lost their time. The huntsmen laid, as might have been expected, Upon the shoulders of their dogs the blame, The Stag, forgetting he had been protected, Vastly ungrateful all at once became; Upon the friendly Vine he made a dinner; But hounds and hunters soon came back again. Discovered quickly--now the leaves were thinner-- The Stag, of course, got set upon and slain. "I merit this!" exclaimed the dying glutton; "Ingratitude, like pride, must have a fall:" Another gasp, and he was dead as mutton; And no one present pitied him at all. How oft is hospitality rewarded By deeds ungrateful as the one recorded!
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Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine was a renowned French fabulist and one of the most famous poets during the French classical period. He was born on July 8, 1621, and died on April 13, 1695. Known for his literary style, he is best known for his "Fables", which are considered classics of French literature. His works were marked by his sophisticated style and moral substance, and his fables provided a scathing critique of French society during his time. more…

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