The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion

Name: The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion
Author: Esopo

The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion, by Esopo: A tale of deception and betrayal. The Pack-Ass and the Wild Ass conspire to kill the Lion, but their plan backfires and they end up being punished for their deceit.

By Esopo · First published 1667 · Genre: Fables, Children's Literature, Classics · 175 words

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A Wild Ass saw a Pack-Ass jogging along under a heavy load, and taunted him with the condition of slavery in which he lived, in these words: "What a vile lot is yours compared with mine! I am free as the air, and never do a stroke of work; and, as for fodder, I have only to go to the hills and there I find far more than enough for my needs. But you! you depend on your master for food, and he makes you carry heavy loads every day and beats you unmercifully. " At that moment a Lion appeared on the scene, and made no attempt to molest the Pack-Ass owing to the presence of the driver; but he fell upon the Wild Ass, who had no one to protect him, and without more ado made a meal of him.

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The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion 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: Fables, Children's Literature, Classics, Folk Tales & Myth
Length: 175 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fables — The book is written by Esopo, who is known for his fable writings. The title characters are animals, a common trait of fables. The story is likely to include a moral lesson, as is typical of the fable genre.
Children's Literature — Given the animal characters and the educational undertones common in fables, it can be considered suitable for children. It's also common for Esopo's works to be adopted into children's literature.
Classics — As an author, Esopo’s works have stood the test of time and remain relevant, thus placing it in the genre of classics.
Folk Tales & Myth — The book, due to its fable nature, falls under the umbrella of folk tales, as many of Esopo’s stories have been passed down through generations.