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In this light‑hearted adaptation of La Fontaine’s classic, a weary old man, his youthful boy, and a stubborn donkey head toward a miller with a sack of corn. Along the winding mountain road, each step and each rider is met with gossip and criticism from passing neighbors, underscoring the timeless lesson that direction matters more than how one is carried. The tale blends rural mountain life with witty social commentary, keeping readers amused while echoing the moral of the original fable.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Mary Calhoun
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