Aesop Fable – The Old Man And Death
Childrens Story – The Old Man And Death An old man was employed in cutting wood in the forest, and, in carrying the fagots into the city for sale. One day, being very wearied with his long journey, he sat down by the wayside, and, throwing down his load, besought “Death” to come. “Death” immediately […]
Aesop Fable – The Dog In The Manger
Childrens Story – The Dog In The Manger A Dog lay in a manger, and by his growling and snapping prevented the oxen from eating the hay which had been placed for them. “What a selfish Dog!” said one of them to his companions; “he cannot eat the hay himself, and yet refuses to allow […]
Aesop Fable – The Fox And The Grapes
Childrens Story – The Fox And The Grapes A famished Fox saw some clusters of ripe black grapes hanging from a trellised vine. She resorted to all her tricks to get at them, but wearied herself in vain, for she could not reach them. At last she turned away, beguiling herself of her disappointment, and […]
Aesop Fable – The Dancing Monkeys
Childrens Story – The Dancing Monkeys A Prince had some Monkeys trained to dance. Being naturally great mimics of men’s actions, they showed themselves most apt pupils; and when arrayed in their rich clothes and masks, they danced as well as any of the courtiers. The spectacle was often repeated with great applause, till on […]
Aesop Fable – The Widow And The Sheep
Childrens Story – The Widow And The Sheep There was a certain Widow who had an only Sheep, and, wishing to make the most of his wool, she sheared him so closely that she cut his skin as well as his fleece. The Sheep, smarting under this treatment, cried out: “Why do you torture me […]
Aesop Fable – The Cat And The Birds
Childrens Story – The Cat And The Birds A Cat, hearing that the Birds in a certain aviary were ailing, dressed himself up as a physician, and, taking with him his cane and the instruments becoming his profession, went to the aviary, knocked at the door, and inquired of the inmates how they all did, […]
Aesop Fable – The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
Childrens Story – The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse A Country Mouse invited a Town Mouse, an intimate friend, to pay him a visit, and partake of his country fare. As they were on the bare plough-lands, eating their wheat-stalks and roots pulled up from the hedge-row, the Town Mouse said to his friend: […]
Aesop Fable – The Horse And The Ass
Childrens Story – The Horse And The Ass A Horse, proud of his fine trappings, met an Ass on the highway. The Ass being heavily laden moved slowly out of the way. “Hardly,” said the Horse, “can I resist kicking you with my heels.” The Ass held his peace, and made only a silent appeal […]
Aesop Fable – The Vine And The Goat
Childrens Story – The Vine And The Goat A Vine was luxuriant in the time of vintage with leaves and grapes. A Goat, passing by, nibbled its young tendrils and its leaves. The Vine said: “Why do you thus injure me and crop my leaves? Is there no young grass left? But I shall not […]
Aesop Fable – The Oxen And The Butchers
Childrens Story – The Oxen And The Butchers The Oxen, once on a time, sought to destroy the Butchers, who practiced a trade destructive to their race. They assembled on a certain day to carry out their purpose, and sharpened their horns for the contest. One of them, an exceedingly old one (for many a […]