The Cock and the Jewel by Esopo
The Cock and the Jewel, written by Esopo, is a fable about a cock who believes he is the most beautiful bird in the forest due to his vibrant plumage. He boasts to a jewel about his beauty, but the jewel responds that she is more valuable than he is because she can be used for various purposes, such as adorning a crown or hanging from a necklace. The cock is left feeling embarrassed and humbled by the jewel's response.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Classical Literature · 74 words
First lines
A Cock, scratching the ground for something to eat, turned up a Jewel that had by chance been dropped there. "Ho! " said he, "a fine thing you are, no doubt, and, had your owner found you, great would his joy have been. But for me! give me a single grain of corn before all the jewels in the world. "
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The Cock and the Jewel 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, Classical Literature, Moralistic Literature
- Length: 74 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fable — Esopo is traditionally known for writing fables, and 'The Cock and the Jewel' follows this pattern as it conveys a narrative involving animals with moral lessons.
- Children's Literature — Like many of Esopo's works, 'The Cock and the Jewel' is appropriate for children due to its simple, straightforward language and moral themes.
- Classical Literature — 'The Cock and the Jewel' is a classical work due to its old age and its inclusion in the vast canon of Esopo, a writer from ancient times.
- Moralistic Literature — 'The Cock and the Jewel' utilizes the story and its characters to express a moral or lesson, a defining feature of moralistic literature.
Tags
fable · morality · wisdom · animal characters · greed · value · pride · humility · lesson · symbolism · narrative · short story