The oak and the reeds
A classic fable by Aesop that teaches an important lesson about strength and flexibility. The story features a tall, proud oak tree and some humble reeds growing by a river. Through their interactions and a challenging event, the fable illustrates the value of adaptability.
- Beginnerlevel
- 183wordCount
- A2cefr
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