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The Oak and the Reeds
by Aesop
A complete Aesop fable in George Fyler Townsend’s historical English translation. A small story with something to think about.
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A little about this reading
An oak and the reeds respond very differently when the wind rises. Aesop’s brief comparison invites listeners to think about strength, flexibility and knowing when to bend.
Read the final lines slowly and compare the two ways of meeting the storm.
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