英文童话故事简短版

1. The Farmer and the Snake

A farmer, walking through the fields, discovers a frozen snake. With compassion in his heart, he picks up the snake and warms it gently. The snake, revived by the farmer's kindness, slitherily wraps itself around his arm. But then, with a sudden bite, the snake attacks its rescuer, causing him to bleed out. The farmer, in shock, looks down at the biting snake and exclaims, "Oh, how could you be so ungrateful? Kindness cannot change an evil nature." As he lies dying, he bitterly reflects on his mistake.

2. The Wolf and the Lamb

A wolf encounters a lamb by the stream, and without provocation, accuses it of muddying the water. Despite the lamb's peaceful and logical explanations, the wolf persists in attacking it. With a sinister smile, he says, "If it wasn't you, it must be your father who caused this." The wolf's hunger for power and tyranny leads him to fabricate excuses to devour the lamb. This story illustrates how the strong often use excuses to oppress the weak.

3. The House of 1000 Mirrors

In a faraway land, there stands a house with 1000 mirrors. A happy dog passes by and sees 1000 joyful reflections in every mirror, while an angry dog encounters hostile images in every reflection. The tale teaches us that our attitude shapes our world. The happy dog leaves with a renewed sense of joy and says, "This is a wonderful place. I will come back often." Meanwhile, the angry dog leaves in frustration, realizing that his mood determines his experiences.

4. The Clever Rabbit

A rabbit uses its wits to trick a lion into attending a fake animal meeting. When the lion arrives expecting a grand gathering of creatures, only the rabbit is there. The rabbit takes advantage of this moment and announces that the King of the forest has requested a meeting. The other animals flee in panic, leaving the lion humiliated and confused. The story ends with the rabbit triumphing over brute force with its cunning plan and leaving the lion humbled and ashamed. The lesson learned is that intelligence can triumph over brute strength and power.