A cock lives on a farm with his wife and children. He's vain about his appearance and loves to strut around the yard. One day, he sees a weathercock on top of a nearby windmill and becomes jealous of its ability to turn freely in any direction. The cock decides to visit the weathercock and learns that it's not as perfect as it seems.
By Hans Christian Andersen · First published 1908 · Genre: Fable, Satire, Allegory