The Ants and the Grasshopper by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that teaches a moral lesson about the importance of preparation and hard work. The story follows the adventures of an ant who spends his days collecting crumbs and storing them in his nest, while a grasshopper spends his time singing and playing. When winter comes, the ant is prepared with a full stomach, but the grasshopper must beg for help from the ant. The moral of the story is that hard work and preparation are essential for survival, while laziness and neglect can lead to misfortune.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1890 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Satire