The Charger and the Miller by Esopo

Name: The Charger and the Miller
Author: Esopo

The Charger and the Miller, by Esopo: A man named Esopo wrote this fable about a charger and a miller. The charger was lazy and didn't want to work, while the miller worked hard every day. The charger was jealous of the miller's success and decided to trick him. The charger convinced the miller to let him grind some grain in exchange for a share of the profit. However, the charger secretly ground the grain into fine flour and then sold it for a high price, keeping all the money for himself. The miller was left with nothing, and the charger became rich. What is the moral lesson of this fable?

By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature, Fable · 149 words

First lines

A Horse, who had been used to carry his rider into battle, felt himself growing old and chose to work in a mill instead. He now no longer found himself stepping out proudly to the beating of the drums, but was compelled to slave away all day grinding the corn. Bewailing his hard lot, he said one day to the Miller, "Ah me! I was once a splendid warhorse, gaily caparisoned, and attended by a groom whose sole duty was to see to my wants. How different is my present condition! I wish I had never given up the battlefield for the mill. " The Miller replied with asperity, "It's no use your regretting the past. Fortune has many ups and downs: you must just take them as they come. "

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The Charger and the Miller is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1668 CE.

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Work type: Fable
Author: Esopo
Date: 1668 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Children's Literature, Fable
Length: 149 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — Esopo is a notable author of fictional stories. Plot details are not available, but given the title, it can be inferred that the story involves characters such as a charger and a miller hence the categorization under Fiction.
Children's Literature — Esopo is known for crafting stories that are catered to younger audiences. His works often encapsulate life themes that are presented in an enjoyable and understandable way for children.
Fable — Esopo is well-known for his fables. A fable is a short story that conveys a moral, typically with animals as characters. The charger and the miller, could be a representation of characters in one of his fables.