Folk Tale

The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble

Translated From

Ῥοιὰ καὶ μηλέα καὶ ἐλαία καὶ βάτος

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek
TitleThe Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble
Original TitleῬοιὰ καὶ μηλέα καὶ ἐλαία καὶ βάτος
Original AuthorΑἴσωπος
Original IDtrans-4711.xml
Book AuthorGeorge Fyler Townsend
Chapter Nr.019
Language codeeng

THE POMEGRANATE and Apple-Tree disputed as to which was the most beautiful. When their strife was at its height, a Bramble from the neighboring hedge lifted up its voice, and said in a boastful tone: "Pray, my dear friends, in my presence at least cease from such vain disputings."

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