The Buckwheat by Hans Christian Andersen Audio One Bookshelf

"The Buckwheat" by Hans Christian Andersen is a short fable that teaches a moral lesson about humility and respect for nature. The story revolves around a proud and arrogant buckwheat plant that boasts about its beauty and independence. Unlike the humble wheat and other plants in the field, the buckwheat refuses to bow down during a storm, believing it to be a sign of weakness. However, when a severe thunderstorm strikes, the buckwheat is struck by lightning and destroyed. The fable concludes with the reminder that humility and respect for the forces of nature are vital virtues, and pride can lead to one's downfall.