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The Mole and His Mother (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop 1

The Mole and His Mother (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop

A MOLE, a creature blind from birth, once said to his Mother: “I am sure than I can see, Mother!” In the desire to prove to him his mistake, his Mother placed before him...

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The Dog and the Shadow (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop

A DOG, crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of flesh in his mouth, saw his own shadow in the water and took it for that of another Dog, with a piece...

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The Kingdom of the Lion (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop

THE BEASTS of the field and forest had a Lion as their king. He was neither wrathful, cruel, nor tyrannical, but just and gentle as a king could be. During his reign he made...

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The Traveler and His Dog (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop

A TRAVELER about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself. He asked him sharply: “Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so...

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Hercules and the Wagoner (Aesop’s fables) by Aesop

A CARTER was driving a wagon along a country lane, when the wheels sank down deep into a rut. The rustic driver, stupefied and aghast, stood looking at the wagon, and did nothing but...