is the poem Abou Ben Adhem a parable or fable or an allegory

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is the poem Abou Ben Adhem a parable or a fable or an allegory ?

Asked by upasna y #1230239 on 4/23/2022 11:18 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/24/2022 2:41 AM

Answered by Aslan on 4/24/2022 2:41 AM

I think it is more a fable-like poem suggesting that people can best express love for God by simply loving their fellow human beings.