The Partridge and the Fowler
The Partridge and the Fowler is a fable written by Esopo. The story goes as follows: A partridge and a fowler lived near each other. The partridge was always afraid of the fowler, who was known to be a skilled hunter. One day, the partridge saw the fowler building a nest and decided to make fun of him. The fowler, feeling insulted, laid a trap for the partridge and caught it. The moral of the story is that mocking others can lead to trouble, as the partridge found out when it was caught in the fowler's trap.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Classic Literature · 92 words
First lines
A Fowler caught a Partridge in his nets, and was just about to wring its neck when it made a piteous appeal to him to spare its life and said, "Do not kill me, but let me live and I will repay you for your kindness by decoying other partridges into your nets. " "No," said the Fowler, "I will not spare you. I was going to kill you anyhow, and after that treacherous speech you thoroughly deserve your fate. "
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The Partridge and the Fowler is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1602 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1602 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Classic Literature, Adventure, Moral
- Length: 92 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The author, Esopo, is famous for his fables. In addition, the use of animals (such as a partridge and a fowler) as main characters indicates that the story is a fable.
- Children's Literature — Esopo's fables are commonly utilized in children's literature due to their educational qualities and straightforward storylines.
- Classic Literature — Esopo's work, including 'The Partridge and the Fowler', is considered part of classic literature due to its enduring popularity and influence.
- Adventure — The book depicts a conflict between different characters, which implies an adventure genre.
Tags
fable · morality · animal characters · cautionary tale · deception · trust · nature · wisdom · consequences · relationships · survival · strategy