The Jackdaw and the Pigeons by Esopo
The Jackdaw and the Pigeons, by Esopo: A jackdaw, seeing some pigeons playing in a field, was jealous of their happiness and decided to join them. However, the pigeons chased him away, teaching him that he is not like them and should be content with his own kind.
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fable, Children's literature, Folklore · 156 words
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A Jackdaw, watching some Pigeons in a farmyard, was filled with envy when he saw how well they were fed, and determined to disguise himself as one of them, in order to secure a share of the good things they enjoyed. So he painted himself white from head to foot and joined the flock; and, so long as he was silent, they never suspected that he was not a pigeon like themselves. But one day he was unwise enough to start chattering, when they at once saw through his disguise and pecked him so unmercifully that he was glad to escape and join his own kind again. But the other jackdaws did not recognise him in his white dress, and would not let him feed with them, but drove him away: and so he became a homeless wanderer for his pains.
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The Jackdaw and the Pigeons 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, Folklore, Classic
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The book is written by Esopo, well-known for his collection of moralistic short tales traditionally known as fables. 'The Jackdaw and the Pigeons' falls under such genre as it explores moral lessons through anthropomorphic animal characters.
- Children's literature — Due to their simple narrative structure and clear moral teachings, many of Esopo's fables, including 'The Jackdaw and the Pigeons', are often classified as children's literature.
- Folklore — As Esopo's stories seek to convey traditional morals and wisdom through stories, they fall under the genre of folklore.
- Classic — Written by the iconic author Esopo, 'The Jackdaw and the Pigeons' can be considered part of the classic genre as its influence and theme have stood the test of time in literary history.
Tags
fable · morality · animals · deception · cunning · social hierarchy · birds · wisdom · consequences · betrayal · friendship · trust