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WW1 - Italian Propaganda - The Tortoise and the Hare
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WW1 - Italian Propaganda - The Tortoise and the Hare
WW1 - Italian Propaganda postcard - re-telling of the story of the tortoise (The Allies) and the hare (The Central Powers) striving to be the first to gain Victory. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Achieve Allegorical Allegory Allies Gain Hare Powers Propaganda Reach Tale Tortoise Victory Striving
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This World War I postcard, dated circa 1916, presents an allegorical retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," as a powerful piece of Italian propaganda. In this rendition, the hare, symbolizing the Central Powers, is depicted as a proud and overconfident prancer, while the tortoise, representing the Allies, is shown laboriously plodding forward. The caption at the bottom reads, "The Allies and the Central Powers in the Great World War," emphasizing the global significance of the conflict. The hare's arrogance is evident in its careless posture and the smug expression on its face, while the tortoise's determination is conveyed through its focused gaze and unwavering stride. The background is filled with the chaos and destruction of war, with smoke rising from the horizon and explosions in the distance. This stark contrast between the hare's complacency and the tortoise's tenacity serves to underscore the message that perseverance and hard work can ultimately triumph over arrogance and overconfidence. The use of this well-known fable as a propaganda tool highlights the importance of storytelling in war time, as both sides sought to rally their populations and demoralize the enemy. This poignant postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of allegory and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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