The Tortoise and the Hare
Illustration by Arthur Rackham, 1912
"The Tortoise and the Hare" is a fable by Aesop. It has been retold many times, notably by the 17th-century French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine.
Story
A hare mocks a slow-moving tortoise. The tortoise challenges the hare to a race. The hare agrees, then speeds ahead of the tortoise. Halfway through the race, the hare takes a nap. The tortoise passes him and wins the race.
Adaptations
"The Tortoise and the Hare" has been adapted to short animated movies including a Silly Symphony by Walt Disney Productions in 1934 and an MGM Merry Melodies in 1941.
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