The Goat and the Vine by Esopo
The Goat and the Vine, by Esopo: A goat and a vine were friends. The goat would climb on the vine to reach the juiciest grapes. One day, the vine became jealous of the goat's ability to reach the grapes and decided to strangle him. The goat was hanging from the vine when he realized that the vine had become his executioner.
By Esopo · First published 1627 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore · 99 words
First lines
A Goat was straying in a vineyard, and began to browse on the tender shoots of a Vine which bore several fine bunches of grapes. "What have I done to you," said the Vine, "that you should harm me thus? Isn't there grass enough for you to feed on? All the same, even if you eat up every leaf I have, and leave me quite bare, I shall produce wine enough to pour over you when you are led to the altar to be sacrificed. "
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The Goat and the Vine is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1627 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1627 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore
- Length: 99 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The story involves animals with human-like traits, a common characteristic of fables. Additionally, Esopo is well-known for his fables.
- Children's Literature — The straightforward narrative and moral message make this book suitable for children.
- Folklore — The book includes elements of traditional folklore, such as anthropomorphic animals and moral lessons.
Tags
fable · allegory · morality · animal characters · nature · friendship · betrayal · wisdom · consequences · life lessons · humor · simplicity