02254cam a22003373u 4500 62308 UtSlPG 20260610134433.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Anonymous The oak and the briony Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Dean's illustrated farthing books Release date is 2020-06-02 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Oak and the Briony" by Anonymous is a short fictional tale likely written in the 19th century. This book belongs to the genre of allegorical literature, where it illustrates themes of pride, humility, and the interconnectedness of life through the metaphor of a majestic oak tree and a humble briony plant. The writing reflects a moral fable that conveys deeper lessons about coexistence and the consequences of one’s actions. The story follows a proud oak tree that has stood tall and admired for centuries, overlooking the life around it, including a small briony that grows at its base. Initially disdainful of the briony for its humble nature, the oak eventually allows the plant to thrive in its shadow. When a fierce storm strikes and leads to the oak's demise, the briony survives and subsequently adorns the fallen oak with her greenery, signifying her gratitude. The tale serves as a poignant reminder of how actions driven by pride can lead to downfall, and how humility and gratitude can flourish in the face of loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Kindness -- Juvenile fiction Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction Dean's illustrated farthing books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62308 103132 103132