The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven
The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven is a children’s book about two animals, a fox and a raven, who become friends. The fox is a sly and cunning creature who is always looking for an opportunity to take advantage of someone. The raven is a trusting and naive bird who is easily fooled by the fox’s tricks. The fox uses his cunning to convince the gullible raven to do things that benefit the fox, such as stealing food from the farmer’s barn. The fox also tricks the raven into believing that he is a great hunter and can provide the raven with food. The fox’s tricks eventually catch up with him when the farmer discovers the fox’s thievery and sets a trap for him. The raven, feeling guilty for being tricked by the fox, helps him escape the trap. In the end, the fox learns his lesson and the two animals become true friends.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fable, Fiction, Children's Literature · 366 words
First lines
A raven sat upon a tree, / And not a word he spoke, for / His beak contained a bit of Brie, / Or, maybe, it was Roquefort: / We'll make it any kind you please, / At all events, it was a cheese.
Beneath the tree's umbrageous limb / A hungry fox sat smiling; / He saw the raven watching him, / And spoke in words beguiling. / "J'admire"," said he "ton beau plumage"," / (The which was simply persiflage.)
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The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven is listed on Textopian as a short story by Josephine Daskam Bacon, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Fiction, Children's Literature, Humor
- Length: 366 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The title of the book implies a moral lesson, which is a common feature of fables.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Children's Literature — The book is likely intended for a younger audience, as it is a fable with a moral lesson.
- Humor — The title of the book implies a humorous tone, as it features two animals with contrasting personalities.
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