The Two Frogs by Esopo (1668)
The Two Frogs, by Esopo: A classic fable about two frogs who are rivals for the same pond. One of them decides to leave and find a new home, but he is unable to do so due to his pride. The moral of the story is that "pride goes before destruction."
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore · 134 words
First lines
Two Frogs were neighbours. One lived in a marsh, where there was plenty of water, which frogs love: the other in a lane some distance away, where all the water to be had was that which lay in the ruts after rain. The Marsh Frog warned his friend and pressed him to come and live with him in the marsh, for he would find his quarters there far more comfortable and -- what was still more important -- more safe. But the other refused, saying that he could not bring himself to move from a place to which he had become accustomed. A few days afterwards a heavy wagon came down the lane, and he was crushed to death under the wheels.
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The Two Frogs is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1668 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore, Classic Literature
- Length: 134 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — As Esopo (or Aesop) is known for his fables, 'The Two Frogs' is considered a fable due to its morality teaching nature and anthropomorphic characters (the frogs).
- Children's Literature — Though Esopo's fables were not primarily intended for children, 'The Two Frogs' is often included in children's literature due to its simple, moral message, and anthropomorphized animal characters.
- Folklore — 'The Two Frogs' falls under the genre of folklore because it is part of the oral tradition narratives often attributed to Aesop.
- Classic Literature — Considering the age and historical value of Aesop's fables, 'The Two Frogs' can be classified under Classic Literature.
Tags
fable · morality · animals · frogs · friendship · adventure · caution · decision-making · consequences · nature · wisdom · life lessons