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Trama e riassunto di Favole di Esopo; una nuova traduzione
A chi è rivolto
For readers who enjoy short animal stories, quick wit and sharp observations about people, and for parents, teachers and speakers who like a small tale that makes a point in a minute.
Che cos’è questo libro
A fox leaps again and again for grapes he cannot reach. A hare naps in the middle of a race. A mouse promises to repay a lion. These are a few of the tiny stories in Aesop's Fables, a collection of short tales with sharp little lessons. Aesop is the name tradition gives to the teller. You get the fables in turn, and the first idea to follow is how flattery works.
In questo riassunto
- 1Sweet words are often the bait in a trapFree
- 2The strong bully the weak, but the weak find ways
- 3Pride and envy lead creatures to ruin
- 4Friendship is tested when danger comes close
- 5Work, foresight and common sense pay off
- 6Tiny tales carry big truths about people
Punto chiave 1 di 6
Sweet words are often the bait in a trap
Many fables warn that praise can be a tool. The one who flatters usually wants something, and the one who enjoys the praise often pays for it. The collection teaches a listener to ask what the speaker will gain.
In The Fox and the Crow, a crow sits with a piece of cheese while a fox calls her the queen of the birds and asks to hear her voice. In The Fox and the Grasshopper, a fox praises a singer in a tree and tries to coax her down for a meal. In The Wily Lion, a hungry lion admires a bull's fine head and suggests that his horns are a pity.
The grasshopper has reason to distrust the fox's praise. She remembers seeing grasshoppers' wings outside a fox's den. You can do the same the next time a stranger is very sweet.
That’s 1 of 6 key points.
The rest of the summary, written and spoken, and the whole book: free to start.
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Who’s who
- The Fox
- A hungry trickster who uses cunning and flattery to gain an advantage over other animals.
- The Crow
- A bird with food in her beak who becomes the target of the fox's flattering attention.
- The Hare
- A confident runner who mocks the tortoise for moving slowly and accepts his challenge to race.
- The Tortoise
- A patient creature who challenges the boastful hare to a race despite his own slow pace.
- The Lion
- A powerful animal whose pride shapes his dealings with smaller creatures, including the mouse.
- The Mouse
- A tiny creature who asks the lion for mercy and promises a favor in return.
- The Shepherd Boy
- A bored young shepherd who tricks nearby villagers by pretending a wolf threatens his sheep.
- The Ant
- A hardworking creature who stores provisions during summer and contrasts with less industrious neighbors.
About this edition
Every format is free to start, and print and large print are at cost.
- LengthAbout 42,000 words
- Reading timeAbout 2 h 50 min
- FormatseBook, large-print eBook, audiobook, 15-minute summary
- LanguagesEnglish and 11 other languages
Questions about Favole di Esopo; una nuova traduzione
What is Aesop's Fables about?
It is a collection of very short stories in which animals talk and act like people. The tales explore flaws and virtues, such as pride, greed, flattery, patience and loyalty. Some state a lesson plainly, while others leave you to find it.
Who was Aesop and did he write these fables?
The tales bear Aesop's name, and Demades and His Fable mentions him as a teller of fables. The stories themselves do not explain who wrote them.
What is the moral of The Hare and the Tortoise?
The tale says that steady effort beats talent that is wasted on overconfidence. A hare mocks a tortoise for being slow, and the tortoise challenges him to a race.
Are Aesop's Fables good for children?
Yes, the stories are short, vivid and easy to follow, with talking animals and clear lessons. Children can enjoy a single tale in a minute, and adults can use them to start a talk about honesty and kindness.
What are the main lessons in the book?
The main lessons are to beware of flattery, to be honest, to work and plan ahead, to choose friends carefully, and to know yourself. Many tales also show that the small can outwit the strong.