The Dog in the Manger by Esopo
The Dog in the Manger, written by Esopo, is a fable about a dog who prevents travelers from reaching a bountiful meadow out of selfishness. The story teaches the lesson that greed and selfishness can lead to missed opportunities and unhappiness.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Classic Literature · 76 words
First lines
A Dog was lying in a Manger on the hay which had been put there for the cattle, and when they came and tried to eat, he growled and snapped at them and wouldn't let them get at their food. "What a selfish beast," said one of them to his companions; "he can't eat himself and yet he won't let those eat who can. "
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The Dog in the Manger 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, Classic Literature, Moral Tale
- Length: 76 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The book is attributed to Esopo, who is known for his fables. A dog in a manger is one of his famous fables, which uses animal characters to teach moral lessons.
- Children's Literature — Esopo's fables, including 'The Dog in the Manger', are typically directed towards a younger audience and often used as educational tools for children.
- Classic Literature — As an influential and ancient author, Esopo's works, including 'The Dog in the Manger', are often categorized as classic literature.
- Moral Tale — Considered a fable, 'The Dog in the Manger' imparts a moral or lesson to the reader, which is typical of this genre.
Tags
fable · morality · greed · selfishness · animal characters · consequences · social commentary · human nature · class conflict · jealousy · hypocrisy · wisdom