The Fox and Crane by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
This novella tells the story of a fox who outwits a crane to obtain food. The fox uses cunning and deception to steal the crane's dinner, highlighting the themes of cleverness and survival in nature.
By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe · First published 1779 · Genre: Fable, Poetry, Allegory · 194 words
First lines
ONCE two persons uninvited
Came to join my dinner table; For the nonce they lived united,
Fox and crane yclept in fable.
Civil greetings pass'd between us
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The Fox and Crane is listed on Textopian as a fable by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, dated 1779 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
- Date: 1779 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Poetry, Allegory, Children's Literature, Satire
- Length: 194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The work features anthropomorphized animals and conveys a moral lesson, characteristic of fables.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetic forms.
- Allegory — The characters and their actions symbolize broader themes of social behavior and etiquette.
- Children's Literature — The simple narrative and moral lesson make it suitable for a younger audience.
Tags
Fable · Satire · Comedy · Animal Story · German Literature · 18th Century Literature · Philosophical Fiction · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Morality Tale · Cautionary Story · Humorous Story