Tagged: Funny
The Tale of the Priest and His Worker Balda
A веселая and instructive tale in verse about clever and strong Balda, who hires himself out to a greedy priest on unusual terms. When the priest tries to cheat his worker, Balda has to outsmart the devils and win fair payment.
The Elephant and the Pug
A famous fable by Ivan Krylov about a little Pug who barks loudly at a huge Elephant in order to seem important and strong. The story humorously shows how noise and showy behavior can create a false impression.
The Quartet
A mischievous Monkey, a Donkey, a Goat, and a Bear decided to play a quartet, but their music did not work out at all. This funny fable shows that desire alone is not enough: any task requires skill, an ear for it, and hard work.