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The Wise Little Fish

rus. Премудрый пескарь · 1883
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Interesting Facts

  • The main character of the work is a fish who lived his entire life in fear and caution, trying to avoid any dangers.
  • The fish symbolizes people who, due to fear of life and change, prefer to stay in the shadows and take no action.
  • The work is a satire on a society where people are afraid to take initiative and live by the principle «my house is on the edge».
  • Despite all his efforts, the fish eventually dies alone, never having experienced real life.
  • The plot of the work emphasizes the absurdity of excessive caution and fear of life.
The Wise Little Fish
Date of publication: 10 October 2024
———Original titlerus. Премудрый пескарь · 1883
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