The Frog who Travelled
A young man travels to a distant land and becomes infatuated with a woman who is already engaged to be married. He tries to win her over but ultimately fails, leading to his downfall. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions.
By Vsevolod Garshin · First published 1885 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Adventure · 2,150 words
First lines
Once upon a time there lived in this world a frog. She used to sit in a swamp and catch mosquitoes and midges, and in the spring used to croak loudly in company with her friends. And but for an event which occurred she would have lived happily her whole life through -- provided, of course, a stork had not eaten her.
One day she was sitting on a crooked branch which stuck out of the water, and was revelling in a warm, slight drizzling rain.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Vsevolod Garshin
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Humor
- Length: 2,150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — The story features anthropomorphized animals and conveys a moral lesson, typical of fables.
- Children's Literature — The narrative style and themes are suitable for a young audience, focusing on adventure and imagination.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the frog's journey and the challenges she faces while traveling with the ducks.
- Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements, such as talking animals and an imaginative journey.
Tags
Russian Literature · Short Story · Fable · Philosophy · Existentialism · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Critique of Society · Morality Tale · Satire · Absurdity · Dark Humor