The Apes and the Two Travellers
Esopo's "The Apes and the Two Travellers" is a fable about two travelers who encounter a group of apes. The apes are able to solve complex problems and make decisions using their intelligence, while the travelers are unable to do so due to their lack of intelligence. The story highlights the importance of intelligence and problem-solving skills in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Fiction · 282 words
First lines
Two men were travelling together, one of whom never spoke the truth, whereas the other never told a lie: and they came in the course of their travels to the land of Apes. The King of the Apes, hearing of their arrival, ordered them to be brought before him; and by way of impressing them with his magnificence, he received them sitting on a throne, while the Apes, his subjects, were ranged in long rows on either side of him. When the Travellers came into his presence he asked them what they thought of him as a King. The lying Traveller said, "Sire, everyone must see that you are a most noble and mighty monarch. " "And what do you think of my subjects? " continued the King. "They," said the Traveller, "are in every way worthy of their royal master. " The Ape was so delighted with his answer that he gave him a very handsome present.
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The Apes and the Two Travellers is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1602 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1602 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Fiction, Fantasy, Classic Literature
- Length: 282 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — As a work by Esopo, a known fabulist, this book is defined by its use of anthropomorphized animals to convey a moral or lesson.
- Children's Literature — Esopo's tales, including 'The Apes and the Two Travellers', are commonly used as teaching tools for children due to their moralistic and instructional nature.
- Fiction — The book uses made-up animal characters and a fictional plot to craft its narrative.
- Fantasy — The Apes and the Two Travellers involves anthropomorphized characters that can talk and interact like humans, which is not possible in reality and thus is a characteristic of fantasy.
Tags
fable · morality · animals · travellers · wisdom · deception · friendship · caution · adventure · nature · human behavior · storytelling