The Eagle and His Captor by Esopo

Name: The Eagle and His Captor
Author: Esopo

The Eagle and His Captor, written by Esopo, is a fable about an eagle who is captured by a fox. The eagle, being the stronger of the two, is unable to escape despite its best efforts. The fox, on the other hand, is able to outsmart the eagle and keep it captive. The moral of the story is that even the strongest can be outsmarted by the cunning.

By Esopo · First published 1608 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 144 words

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A Man once caught an Eagle, and after clipping his wings turned him loose among the fowls in his henhouse, where he moped in a corner, looking very dejected and forlorn. After a while his Captor was glad enough to sell him to a neighbour, who took him home and let his wings grow again. As soon as he had recovered the use of them, the Eagle flew out and caught a hare, which he brought home and presented to his benefactor. A fox observed this, and said to the Eagle, "Don't waste your gifts on him! Go and give them to the man who first caught you; make him your friend, and then perhaps he won't catch you and clip your wings a second time. "

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Work type: Fable
Author: Esopo
Date: 1608 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Fantasy
Length: 144 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fable — Esopo, also known as Aesop, is widely recognized for his fables, which use animals to convey moral lessons. The title 'The Eagle and His Captor' suggests a similar structure and theme.
Children's Literature — Given the fable style of storytelling, which often involves animals with human characteristics and is commonly used to convey moral or educational content, it's likely this book is suitable for children.
Fantasy — The anthropomorphizing of animals, which is typical in Aesop's fables, falls under the fantasy genre as it involves fictional and magical elements.