FABLE
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A concise allegorical tale, often featuring anthropomorphic animals, designed to illustrate an enduring moral principle.
The ancient Greek fable of the tortoise and the hare underscores the virtue of patient perseverance.
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A concise allegorical tale, often featuring anthropomorphic animals, designed to illustrate an enduring moral principle.
The ancient Greek fable of the tortoise and the hare underscores the virtue of patient perseverance.
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