The Peacock and the Crane by Esopo
The Peacock and the Crane is a fable by Esopo. The story goes like this: A peacock once saw a crane dancing in a pond and was amazed by its beauty. He approached the crane and asked if he could join in on the dance. The crane agreed, but as they were dancing, the peacock's tail feathers got wet and became heavy. He struggled to move and looked like a fool. The crane laughed at him and said, "You should have thought of that before you asked to dance." The moral of the story is that one should consider the consequences of their actions before they act.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fables, Children's Literature, Fiction · 81 words
First lines
A Peacock taunted a Crane with the dullness of her plumage. "Look at my brilliant colours," said she, "and see how much finer they are than your poor feathers. " "I am not denying," replied the Crane, "that yours are far gayer than mine; but when it comes to flying I can soar into the clouds, whereas you are confined to the earth like any dunghill cock. "
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The Peacock and the Crane 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: Fables, Children's Literature, Fiction, Animal Fiction, Folklore
- Length: 81 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fables — Esopo is known for writing fables and 'The Peacock and the Crane' tells a story using anthropomorphized animals to deliver a moral lesson.
- Children's Literature — This book is appropriate and accessible for children, with simplified narrative structures and a clear moral message.
- Fiction — The book involves imaginary events and characters, namely animals that can speak and reason like humans.
- Animal Fiction — The main characters are animals who behave in anthropomorphic ways.
Tags
fable · morality · animal characters · wisdom · vanity · humility · nature · friendship · pride · lesson · cautionary tale · beauty