农夫和蛇

章节摘录

　　Hard by King Neptune's realm， a shepherd came to graze. He built upon the shore a cosy little hut， and fed his sheep around this pleasant spot. And happily he passed his days. He knew no pomp or pride， he knew no misery， indeed， his pleasure in his lot was such as， well may be， the most of kings have not.　　But day by day observing on the sea the ships that carried in new stores of every treasure. The rich and divers wares piled up upon the quays， the warehouse packed beyond its measure， and how their owners lived in luxury and ease. The smiles of Fortune he was keen to court. He sold his house and flock， bought wares of every sort， freighted a vessel and set out from port.　　His venture was but short! How treacherous the sea， there's none but knows， and this he had to learn. The coast not out of sight， a fearful storm arose. The ship was wrecked， the cargo sank outright. He scarce could struggle to the shore.　　Thanks to the hunger of the deep， once more he takes a shepherd's place， but with this difference no longer for himself he　labours， the sheep he keeps are now his neighbour's. A hireling! Yet　although your losses be immense. There's many a loss that time and patience can restore. He saves on that， he saves on this， he saves， till　in the end a second flock is his： The shepherd of his sheep is master as before.　　One day， upon the sandy shore， the sun above him blazing， his flock beside him grazing， he sits and scans the ocean o'er. Now scarce a ripple shows on all that mighty tide， so peaceful lies the main; And smoothly to the quay the stately vessels glide.　　"My friend，" he cries， "you want more money， it is plain， but　if 'tis mine， you ask in vain; Find some one else， whose mind is still unsteady; You've had your toll from me already. Fools， such as I was， there may be; But not a farthing more you ever get from me!"　　This tale I meant to leave， as self-interpreted， but should the words remain unsaid?　　Far better guard what's yours for sure， than follow in the wake of Hope's deceptive lure!　'Tis thousands you will find left shivering in the cold， for one she has not cheated all the way. For me， no matter what they say， I'll tell them， as I've always told， "Tomorrow， come what may， but what I have，I hold."　　……

内容概要

　　克雷洛夫（1769-1844），俄罗斯近代最著名的剧作家、寓言家，出生于莫斯科一个低级军官的家庭，做过编辑和记者，先后担任过《早晨》、《精灵邮报》等刊物的编辑，写过许多讽刺性的文章和戏剧作品，如《疯狂的家庭》、《恶作剧的人们》等。但克雷洛夫的主要成就还是寓言作品，他一生共写了200多篇寓言。克雷洛夫的寓言大都继承了俄罗斯动物故事的传统，写的基本上是鸟虫鱼兽、山水花草，它们不仅栩栩如生，而且被赋予了一定的性格，象征了某种阶层和人物，例如“狼和小羊”、“青蛙们想要一个国王”等，把讽刺的矛头直指暴君、权贵，具有强烈的批判精神。克雷洛夫的寓言描绘了真实的生活，形象地反映了俄罗斯民族的精神和智慧，例如“鹰和蜜蜂”、“蜘蛛和蜜蜂”等，通过蜜蜂的形象歌颂了劳动者埋头苦干和勤勤恳恳的精神。克雷洛夫的寓言还有一个特点，就是他用语简朴、幽默、风趣而引人入胜，且吸收了大量民间的谚语和俗语，使文章通俗生动而富有亲切感。克雷洛夫的寓言内容生动、语言精练，几乎每一篇都是一个概括性很强的小小的现实主义戏剧作品。　　在人类历史上众多的寓言故事集中，克雷洛夫编著的《克雷洛夫寓言》、古希腊人伊索编著和收集整理的《伊索寓言》以及法国作家拉·封丹编著的《拉·封丹寓言》并称为世界上影响最大的三大寓言故事集。

书籍目录

1．农夫和蛇/The Peasant and the Snake
2．狮子打猎/The Lion a-Hunting
3．人和他的影子/A Man and His Shadow
4．牧羊人和大海/The Shepherd and The Sea
5．葬礼/A Funeral
6．鹅卵石和钻石/Boulder and Diamond
7．农夫和蛇/Peasant and Snake
8．两个孩子/Two Boys
9．乌鸦和母鸡/Crow and Fowl
10．山雀/Tom-Tit
11．工程师/The Engineer
12．农夫和强盗/Peasant and Robber
13．猴子和镜子/Monkey and Mirror
14．狐狸和葡萄/Fox and The Grapes
15．男孩和蛀虫/The Boy and The Worm
16．狮子和老鼠/Lion and Mouse
17．公鸡和杜鹃/Cock and Cuckoo
18．乌鸦/Crow
19．剃刀/Razors
20．蛤蟆和小公牛/Frog and Bullock
21．纸鸢/A Kite
22．火与钻石/Fire and Diamond
23．小羊/Lambkin
24．大官/A Great Lord
25．神谕/The Oracle
26．狮子和猎人/Lion and Man
27．狮子老了/Lion Grown Old
28．驴子和它的铃铛/The Ass and His Bell
29．矢车菊/The Cornflower
30．杂色羊/Speckled Sheep
31．农夫和羊/Peasant and Sheep
32．守财奴/The Miser
33．猴子/Apes
34．强盗和车夫/Robber and Carter
35．诗人和百万富翁/Poet and Millionaire
36．农夫和死神/The Peasant and Death
37．骑士/The Knight
38．猴子小姐和她的眼镜/Miss Monkey and Her Spectacles
39．小狗/Puppy
40．树叶和树根/Leaves and Roots
41．狐狸和土拨鼠/Fox and Marmot
42．狗的友谊/Dog’s Friendship
43．两只鸽子/Two Pigeons
44．八哥/Starling
45．猪/Pig
46．小狮子的教育/Young Lion’s Education
47．狼落狗窝/Wolf in the Kennels
48．三重婚者/The Trigamis
49．羊和狗/Sheep and Dogs
50．狼和鹤/Wolf and Crane
51．阿尔喀德斯/Alcides
52．约翰的汤/Soup of Master John
53．鹰和鸡/Eagle and Fowls
54．浪子和燕子/Spendthrift and Swallow
55．橡树下的猪/Pig Under the Oak
56．狼和牧人/Wolf and Shepherds
57．狮子和狼/Lion and Wolf
58．蜜蜂和苍蝇/Bee and Flies
59．男孩和蛇/Boy and Snake
60．政治家和思想家/Statesman and Thinker
61．分红/Sharing Up
62．苍蝇和马车/The Fly and The Coach
63．强壮的蚂蚁/The Strong Ant
64．蜘蛛和痛风/Spider and Gout
65．建筑师狐狸/Fox As Architect
66．磨坊主/The Miller
67．狐狸/Fox
68．小老鼠和大老鼠/Mouse and Rat
69．阿佩利斯和小毛驴/Apelles and the Young Ass
70．一颗麦子/A Blade of Corn
71．农夫和马/Peasant and Horse
72．狼和杜鹃/Wolf and Cuckoo
73．说谎者/The Liar
74．小树/The Sapling
75．袋子/The Bag
76．园丁和自以为聪明的人/Gardener and Wiseacre
77．池沼和河流/Pond and River
78．公鸡和珍珠/Cock and Pearl
79．勤勉的熊/The Industrious Bear
80．攀藤/The Creeper
81．青蛙和朱庇特/Froggy and Jupiter
82．杜鹃和斑鸠/Cuckoo and Wood-pigeon
83．老农夫和长工/Old Mat and His Man
84．地方长官的象/Elephant As Governor
85．作家和强盗/Author and Robber
86．小石斑鱼/The Young Roach
87．云/A Cloud
88．诽谤/A Calumny
89．农夫和他的斧头/The Peasant and His Axe
90．松鼠/Squirrel
91．盛宴/A Feast
92．老鼠/Mice
93．蛇/Snake
94．铁锅和瓦罐/Kettle and Pot
95．采珍珠的人/The Pearl Divers
96．游泳者与海/The Swimmer and The Sea
97．蜘蛛和蜜蜂/Spider and Bee
98．主人和老鼠/Master and the Mice
99．狮子和蚊子/Lion and Gnat
100．熊的晚宴/Mike’s Dinner Party
101．狼和猫/Wolf and Cat
102．野山羊/Wild Goats

作者简介

《农夫和蛇(插图•中文导读英文版)》是世界上最伟大的寓言故事集之一，由俄罗斯近代最著名的剧作家、寓言家克雷洛夫编著。其中“牧羊人和大海”、“狐狸和葡萄”和“狮子和蚊子”等脍炙人口的故事伴随了一代又一代人的美丽童年、少年直至成年。《农夫和蛇(插图•中文导读英文版)》精选了102篇克雷洛夫寓言故事，无论作为语言学习的课本，还是作为通俗的文学读本，《农夫和蛇(插图•中文导读英文版)》对当代中国的青少年学生都将产生积极的影响。

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