The Mischievous Dog by Esopo (1648)
The Mischievous Dog, written by Esopo, is a fable about a dog who, despite his mischievous nature, is loved and cared for by his master. The story teaches the lesson that even those who cause trouble can be forgiven and loved if they are truly sorry and make amends.
By Esopo · First published 1648 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction · 130 words
First lines
There was once a Dog who used to snap at people and bite them without any provocation, and who was a great nuisance to everyone who came to his master's house. So his master fastened a bell round his neck to warn people of his presence. The Dog was very proud of the bell, and strutted about tinkling it with immense satisfaction. But an old dog came up to him and said, "The fewer airs you give yourself the better, my friend. You don't think, do you, that your bell was given you as a reward of merit? On the contrary, it is a badge of disgrace. "
Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
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The Mischievous Dog is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1648 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1648 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story
- Length: 130 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — This book is written by Esopo, known for his fables. His stories, including 'The Mischievous Dog', usually contain lessons or moral truths, characteristic of the 'Fable' genre.
- Children's Literature — Esopo's fables, while applicable to all ages, are often targeted towards children to teach them valuable lessons about life. Therefore, 'Children's Literature' genre is relevant.
- Animal Fiction — 'The Mischievous Dog' as the title suggests, features a dog, suggesting the story's placement within the 'Animal Fiction' genre.
- Fantasy — Fables often feature animals with human-like qualities undertaking events beyond the realm of reality, which aligns with the 'Fantasy' genre.
Tags
dog · mischief · fable · animal · humor · adventure · friendship · loyalty · wisdom · morality · storytelling · children