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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... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Plane TreeThe 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... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd Boy and the WolfThe 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... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 221 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the GrapesThe 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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Town Mouse and the Country MouseThe 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... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 409 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 198 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 45 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog, the Cock, and the FoxThe 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... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frogs and the OxThe 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... | 118 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Young Crab and His MotherThe 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... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tortoise and the DucksThe 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... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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,... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Will-O-the Wisp is in the Town, Says the Moor WomanThe 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... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wild SwansThe 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... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
In the Uttermost Parts of the SeaIn 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... | 62 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
