The Wolf and the Horse by Esopo

Name: The Wolf and the Horse
Author: Esopo

The Wolf and the Horse, by Esopo: A hungry wolf spots a horse grazing in a meadow and decides to make a meal of it. The horse, sensing danger, runs away as fast as its legs can carry it. The wolf gives chase, but the horse's speed proves too much for it, and the wolf is left panting and exhausted in the dust. Moral: Don't underestimate the strength and speed of others, especially when they are motivated by self-preservation.

By Esopo · First published 1667 · Genre: Fable, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 118 words

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A Wolf on his rambles came to a field of oats, but, not being able to eat them, he was passing on his way when a Horse came along. "Look," said the Wolf, "here's a fine field of oats. For your sake I have left it untouched, and I shall greatly enjoy the sound of your teeth munching the ripe grain. " But the Horse replied, "If wolves could eat oats, my fine friend, you would hardly have indulged your ears at the cost of your belly. "

There is no virtue in giving to others what is useless to oneself.

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The Wolf and the Horse is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1667 CE.

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Work type: Fable
Author: Esopo
Date: 1667 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fable, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Drama
Length: 118 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fable — As a story by Esopo, it is inherent that the book is a fable. Fables are characterized by the use of animals as characters and the presence of moral lessons.
Fantasy — Fables, by their nature, make use of anthropomorphized animals to tell their stories, which puts them under the category of fantasy literature.
Children's Literature — Esopo's stories were often told with the intent of educating children about morals and ethics, therefore the book can also be considered a piece of children's literature.
Adventure — Given that many of Esopo's fables involve the animals undertaking some form of journey or task, it is reasonable to assume that his story 'The Wolf and the Horse' also contains elements of adventure.