The Pomegranate, the Apple-Tree, and the Bramble
The Pomegranate, the Apple-Tree, and the Bramble by Esopo: A Tale of Three Friends In this fable, three friends - a pomegranate, an apple-tree, and a bramble - live together in harmony. The pomegranate is proud of its beauty and fruitfulness, while the apple-tree is content with its simple life. The bramble, on the other hand, is jealous of their friendship and plots to destroy them. The moral of the story is that true friends are not measured by external appearances or possessions, but by their character and actions.
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore · 71 words
First lines
A Pomegranate and an Apple-tree were disputing about the quality of their fruits, and each claimed that its own was the better of the two. High words passed between them, and a violent quarrel was imminent, when a Bramble impudently poked its head out of a neighbouring hedge and said, "There, that's enough, my friends; don't let us quarrel. "
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Genres
- Fable — The author, Esopo, is recognized for his fables that usually involve anthropomorphic animals that convey lessons or morals. Given the title, it seems highly likely this story is similar in nature.
- Children's Literature — Fables often fall into the genre of Children's Literature due to their use of animals to deliver simple yet significant life lessons.
- Folklore — Fables are a kind of folklore, a cultural and traditional kind of story passed down through generations.
- Classic — Esopo's works are considered classics in literature as they've been retold and read worldwide for centuries.
Tags
fable · allegory · nature · morality · folklore · symbolism · trees · fruit · wisdom · conflict · human nature · lesson
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore, Classic
- Length: 71 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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