Aesop's Fables: A New Version, Chiefly from Original Sources. by REV. Thomas James...with More Than Fifty Illustrations, Designed by J

The story explores the theme of tyranny and the manipulation of power through the encounter between a Wolf and a defenseless Lamb. The Wolf, intent on justifying his violent intentions, fabricates accusations against the innocent Lamb, who logically refutes each claim. Despite the Lamb's innocence, the Wolf ultimately succumbs to his predatory instincts, illustrating how the powerful often create false narratives to legitimize their actions. This fable serves as a cautionary tale about the nature of oppression and the inevitability of the strong exploiting the weak.