The Fox and the Grapes by Esopo
The Fox and the Grapes is a fable written by Esopo. The story goes like this: A fox saw some grapes hanging from a vine and tried to get them, but failed. He then walked away, saying, "I'm sure they're sour anyway."
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fables, Children's Literature, Teaching Stories · 90 words
First lines
A hungry Fox saw some fine bunches of Grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis, and did his best to reach them by jumping as high as he could into the air. But it was all in vain, for they were just out of reach: so he gave up trying, and walked away with an air of dignity and unconcern, remarking, "I thought those Grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour. "
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Genres
- Fables — The book is a classic fable from Esopo, which involves talking animals to convey moral lessons.
- Children's Literature — The book is often read to children, as it uses simple stories to communicate ethical and moral lessons.
- Teaching Stories — The tale offers a lesson, making it a type of teaching story.
- Folklore — The Fox and the Grapes story is a part of popular folklore.
Tags
fable · morality · animal characters · sour grapes · deception · desire · frustration · rationalization · lesson · wisdom · humor · classic
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fables, Children's Literature, Teaching Stories, Folklore, Classic Literature
- Length: 90 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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