The Reflective Stag is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton in the late 19th century. The story follows a stag who, after being shot and wounded, reflects on his life and the choices he has made. He realizes that he has been too focused on himself and not enough on others, and vows to change his ways if he survives.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1895 · Genre: Animal Fiction, Nature Writing, Philosophical Fiction