
Índice
FÁBULAS LITERARIAS - PRÓLOGO - FÁBULA I - El Elefante y otros animales
FÁBULA II - El Gusano de seda y la Araña
FÁBULA III - El Oso, la Mona y el Cerdo
FÁBULA IV - La Abeja y los Zánganos
FÁBULA V - Los dos Loros y la Cotorra
FÁBULA VI - El Mono y el Titiritero
FÁBULA VII - La Campana y el Esquilón
FÁBULA VIII - El Burro flautista
FÁBULA IX - La Hormiga y la Pulga
A lively anthology of animal fables opens with a wise elephant convening a noisy assembly of forest creatures, each eager to hear his pointed observations on human foibles. From the pompous tiger and sly fox to the humble ant and graceful dove, the opening tales blend witty dialogue with a lyrical cadence that feels both timeless and freshly inventive.
The subsequent stories—like the boastful silkworm confronting a hurried spider, or an earnest bear attempting a clumsy dance before a skeptical monkey and a approving pig—continue the pattern of clever banter and gentle satire. Listeners will enjoy the playful rhythm of verse, the sharp moral insights that echo across cultures, and the charming way each animal embodies a recognizable trait. This collection offers a warm, thought‑provoking listening experience that invites reflection on pride, envy, and the simple wisdom found in everyday encounters.
Language
es
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Pilar Somoza Fernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2009-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1750–1791
Best known for his sharp, witty fables, this 18th-century Spanish writer mixed literary playfulness with pointed criticism. His work helped make the fable a lively vehicle for satire, style, and debate.
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by Tomás de Iriarte