The Runaway Slave by Esopo (1792)
The Runaway Slave, written by Esopo, is a fable about a slave who runs away from his master and finds happiness in the forest. The story teaches the lesson that true freedom cannot be found through escape or rebellion, but rather through inner peace and contentment with one's circumstances.
By Esopo · First published 1792 · Genre: Fable, Historical Fiction, Drama · 88 words
First lines
A Slave, being discontented with his lot, ran away from his master. He was soon missed by the latter, who lost no time in mounting his horse and setting out in pursuit of the fugitive. He presently came up with him, and the Slave, in the hope of avoiding capture, slipped into a treadmill and hid himself there. "Aha," said his master, "that's the very place for you, my man! "
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The Runaway Slave is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1792 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1792 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 88 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- The Slave Of Silence by Fred M. White
Genres
- Fable — This book written by Esopo, a master of fables, uses animals and nature to convey moral lessons. In 'The Runaway Slave', this story teaches about freedom and retribution.
- Historical Fiction — The book, set in a historical context, deals with the theme of enslavement and escape. The time-specific plot makes it a historical fiction.
- Drama — The struggles of the runaway slave, coupled with the suspense of their relentless pursuing make this book a dramatic read.
- Adventure — This book showcases the events and struggles the protagonist faces in his quest for freedom, classifying it into the adventure genre.
Tags
slavery · freedom · escape · oppression · resilience · courage · identity · struggle · survival · justice · rebellion · historical