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The Lion and the Ass

"The Lion and the Ass" is a classic fable from Aesop, a famed Greek storyteller. This short tale is about an unusual partnership between a lion and an ass. They decide to hunt...

by Aesop

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The Travelers and the Purse

"The Travelers and the Purse" by Aesop is a fable that tells the story of two travellers who discover a purse of gold on their journey. Their immediate bliss turns sour as they...

by Aesop

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The Sheep and the Pig

"The Sheep and the Pig" is a fable by Aesop that strongly illustrates the concept that false friends can be more dangerous than open enemies. It showcases the cunning and...

by Aesop

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The Farmer and the Stork

"The Farmer and the Stork" is a moral tale by Aesop. It tells the story of a stork that unintentionally gets caught in a net set by a farmer to capture cranes, birds that have...

by Aesop

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The Plane Tree

The Plane Tree is a fable by Aesop that journeys into the mind of a weary traveler taking refuge under a plane tree. It explores themes of gratitude and acknowledgement when the...

by Aesop

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The Gnat and the Bull

"The Gnat and the Bull" is a fable by Aesop that explores themes of pride, insignificance, and self-awareness. In this story, a gnat lands on a bull's horn, apologizing if he's...

by Aesop

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The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf

The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf is a classic fable by Aesop that tells the story of a young shepherd boy who habitually lies about a wolf threatening his flock of sheep. When a wolf...

by Aesop

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The Lion and the Mouse

"The Lion and the Mouse" is a classic illustrated tale by Aesop which showcases the unlikely friendship between a fierce lion and a small mouse. The story unfolds with the lion...

by Aesop

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The Oxen and the Wheels

"The Oxen and the Wheels" is a fable by Aesop teaching a moral lesson. The story describes a pair of oxen pulling a heavily loaded wagon. As they struggle on, the wheels...

by Aesop

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The Ass and His Driver

"The Ass and His Driver" is a short fable by Aesop that conveys a valuable lesson. It tells the story of a donkey who, instead of following his master's instructions, stubbornly...

by Aesop

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The Wolf and the Crane

"The Wolf and the Crane" is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about gratitude and how often those who do wrong do not show appreciation for those who help them. The story is...

by Aesop

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The Bundle of Sticks

"The Bundle of Sticks" is a short fable by Aesop that serves as a moral lesson about unity and strength in numbers. The story follows an old man on his deathbed who asks...

by Aesop

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The Fox and the Grapes

The Fox and the Grapes is one of Aesop's most famous fables, telling the story of a fox who, failing to reach the juicy grapes hanging high from a vine, walks away grumbling that...

by Aesop

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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Aesop is a classic fable conveying the message of life's simple pleasures and contentment. The story revolves around a sophisticated Town...

by Aesop

 33 Views
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The Kid and the Wolf

"The Kid and the Wolf" by Aesop is a classic fable that imparts moral lessons to young readers. The story focuses on a young goat kid who naively invites a wolf into his home...

by Aesop

 72 Views
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Hercules and the Wagoner

"Hercules and the Wagoner" is a moralistic short tale by Aesop. The story depicts a wagoner who, when his cart becomes stuck in a muddy ditch, prays to the mighty...

by Aesop

 407 Views
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The Boy and the Filberts

"The Boy and the Filberts" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a young boy who sticks his hand into a pitcher full of filberts (a type of hazelnut). He grasps a...

by Aesop

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The Eagle and the Jackdaw

"The Eagle and the Jackdaw" is a classic fable by Aesop depicting the tale of a jackdaw who aspires to be as majestic as an eagle. The jackdaw, dazzled by the spectacle of the...

by Aesop

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Belling the Cat

"Belling the Cat" is a fable attributed to Aesop, a fabulist from ancient Greece. The story involves a group of mice that hold a meeting to discuss the best way to protect...

by Aesop

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The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox

The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox is a classic Aesop fable that narrates the story of three unlikely companions - a dog, a cock, and a fox. Through the adventures and the tactical...

by Aesop

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The Frogs and the Ox

The Frogs and the Ox is a telling moralistic fable by Aesop that showcases a group of frogs being intimidated and scared by a big ox that comes to their pond. On seeing the size...

by Aesop

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The Young Crab and His Mother

The Young Crab and His Mother is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the impact and importance of setting a good example. In the story, a mother crab scolds her son for...

by Aesop

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The Tortoise and the Ducks

The Tortoise and the Ducks is a captivating fable by Aesop that emphasizes the dangers of greed and discontentment. It tells a story of a tortoise unsatisfied with his dull life...

by Aesop

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The Wolf and the Kid

"The Wolf and the Kid" by Aesop is a classic fable that depicts the encounter between a fierce wolf and a young kid strayed from its flock. A cautionary tale of cunning and wit,...

by Aesop

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The Story of the Year

"The Story of the Year" is a children's fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about the journey of a little girl through the four seasons of the year. Each season has its own...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Windmill

"The Windmill" by Hans Christian Andersen is a symbolic tale that anthropomorphizes a windmill, attributing human thoughts and emotions to it. The narrative accompanies the...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Story of the Wind

"The Story of the Wind" is not a standalone book by Hans Christian Andersen, but a part of various stories he wrote. As one of his lesser-known fairy tales, it presents an...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Will-O-the Wisp is in the Town, Says the Moor Woman

The Will-O-the Wisp is in the Town, Says the Moor Woman is a short folk tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story involves a conversation between a Moor-woman and her son about...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Wild Swans

The Wild Swans is a magical tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess named Elisa who embarks on a quest to save her eleven brothers. They have been turned into swans by a...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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The Wicked Prince

"The Wicked Prince" is a fairy tale written by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It narrates the story of a wicked and relentless prince who seeks to conquer and rule the...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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What One Can Invent

"What One Can Invent" is a collection of charming and imaginative stories by Hans Christian Andersen, showcasing his renowned talent for creating fairy tales that both entertain...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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In the Uttermost Parts of the Sea

In The Uttermost Parts of the Sea, Hans Christian Andersen takes readers on a magical journey as we follow the adventures of a tin soldier who is swallowed by a fish. This...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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