Literary Fables of Yriarte

"Literary Fables of Yriarte" by Tomás de Iriarte is a collection of short stories that use animals and funny situations to teach lessons, especially to smart people. These fables, created in the 1700s, show the silly and bad parts of human nature through clever, symbolic stories. The beginning of the book explains why fables are great for teaching morals in a fun way. One story is about an elephant who notices what's wrong with other animals, which makes some animals admire the elephant and others dislike him. The stories use colorful descriptions and lively talk to point out things like being too proud, not knowing enough, or acting better than others, making the reader think and enjoy the experience.