The Farmer and Fortune by Esopo
Esopo's "The Farmer and Fortune" is a fable about a farmer who finds a magical acorn that grants him immense wealth. However, the farmer soon learns that his newfound fortune comes with a heavy price: he must give up his simple, peaceful life in the countryside to live in a grand mansion among the city's elite. The story teaches the lesson that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be bought or acquired through material wealth alone, but rather come from living a virtuous and contented life.
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Moral · 129 words
First lines
A Farmer was ploughing one day on his farm when he turned up a pot of golden coins with his plough. He was overjoyed at his discovery, and from that time forth made an offering daily at the shrine of the Goddess of the Earth. Fortune was displeased at this, and came to him and said, "My man, why do you give Earth the credit for the gift which I bestowed upon you? You never thought of thanking me for your good luck; but should you be unlucky enough to lose what you have gained I know very well that I, Fortune, should then come in for all the blame. "
Show gratitude where gratitude is due.
What this Textopian page supports
The Farmer and Fortune is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1668 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Moral, Mythology
- Length: 129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Farmer and Fortune by Esopo
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Farmer and Fortune?
- How does this fable by Esopo fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Fable first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Mule by Esopo
- The Fisherman And The Sprat by Esopo
- The Spendthrift And The Swallow by Esopo
- The Man Who Lost His Spade by Esopo
- The Frogs And The Well by Esopo
- The Goat And The Vine by Esopo
Genres
- Fable — As it is written by Esopo, known for bestowing moral lessons through stories involving animals or mythical creatures.
- Children's Literature — Esopo's fables are frequently used as educational tools for children due to their simple plot lines and their distinct moral lessons.
- Moral — The Farmer and Fortune, like other fables, generally connotes a moral or a lesson, usually at the end.
- Mythology — Esopo's works typically involve mythical creatures or gods, like Fortune in this story, which intrinsically place them in the genre of Mythology.
Tags
fable · morality · wealth · hard work · fortune · farming · life lessons · humor · parables · wisdom · character · consequences