The Hound and the Fox by Esopo
The Hound and the Fox is a fable written by Esopo. The story goes as follows: A hungry fox once came across a hound that was fast asleep. Thinking he had found an easy meal, the fox crept up to the hound and was about to bite it when the hound suddenly woke up and caught the fox in its jaws. The fox begged for mercy, promising to never again steal from the hound's master. The hound, unimpressed, let the fox go with a warning not to be so foolish again.
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction · 101 words
First lines
A Hound, roaming in the forest, spied a lion, and being well used to lesser game, gave chase, thinking he would make a fine quarry. Presently the lion perceived that he was being pursued; so, stopping short, he rounded on his pursuer and gave a loud roar. The Hound immediately turned tail and fled. A Fox, seeing him running away, jeered at him and said, "Ho! ho! There goes the coward who chased a lion and ran away the moment he roared! "
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The Hound and the Fox is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1668 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Folklore
- Length: 101 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The book's author, Esopo, is a famous fabulist. The story of 'The Hound And the Fox' typically incorporates moral lessons, predominantly told through animal characters.
- Children's Literature — The story is commonly shared with children due to the simple, allegorical narrative and clear moral ending.
- Animal Fiction — The narrative is centered around animal characters, specifically a hound and a fox, making it a part of animal fiction.
- Folklore — Esopo's tales, like 'The Hound And the Fox', are often considered a part of traditional folklore due to their age and cultural relevance. They are orally transmitted and consists the communal truths and wisdom.
Tags
fable · animal characters · morality · deception · cunning · wisdom · friendship · betrayal · nature · adventure · conflict · survival