The Lamb Chased by a Wolf by Esopo
Esopo's "The Lamb Chased by a Wolf" is a fable about a lamb who is chased by a wolf. The lamb runs to the mountains for safety, but the wolf follows and catches it. The moral of the story is that no matter how fast or far one runs, they cannot escape their fate.
By Esopo · First published 1667 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore · 84 words
First lines
A Wolf was chasing a Lamb, which took refuge in a temple. The Wolf urged it to come out of the precincts, and said, "If you don't, the priest is sure to catch you and offer you up in sacrifice on the altar. " To which the Lamb replied, "Thanks, I think I'll stay where I am: I'd rather be sacrificed any day than be eaten up by a Wolf. "
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The Lamb Chased by a Wolf is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1667 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1667 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore, Adventure, Animal Fiction
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — Given that the author Esopo is known for his fables and this title suggests anthropomorphic animal characters, it is highly likely that this is a fable.
- Children's Literature — As a fable, this book is likely to contain a moralistic story aimed predominantly at children.
- Folklore — Many of Esopo's works fall under the folklore genre, as they are stories handed down through generations.
- Adventure — The title suggests a chase scenario which is a common adventure theme.
Tags
fable · morality · animal characters · conflict · predator vs prey · survival · innocence · deception · fear · cunning · nature · allegory