The Wolf and the Goat by Leo Tolstoy
A wolf attempts to deceive a goat into crossing a river by offering to carry it on his back. The plan fails when the wolf's stomach growls loudly, revealing its true intentions.
By Leo Tolstoy · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Allegory · 77 words
First lines
A Wolf saw a Goat browsing on a rocky mountain, and he could not get at her; so he said to her:
"Come down lower! The place is more even, and the grass is much sweeter to feed on."
But the Goat answered:
"You are not calling me down for that, Wolf: you are troubling yourself not about my food, but about yours. "
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The Wolf and the Goat is listed on Textopian as a fable by Leo Tolstoy, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Allegory, Fantasy, Moral Tale
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fable — The narrative features anthropomorphized animals and conveys a moral lesson.
- Children's Literature — The simple plot and clear moral make it suitable for a young audience.
- Allegory — The characters represent broader concepts, such as deception and caution.
- Fantasy — The story includes talking animals and a fantastical setting.
Tags
Fable · Short Story · Russian Literature · Animal Fiction · Moral Tale · Satire · Social Commentary · Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Character Study · Morality Play · Allegory