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Free sign upThe phrase "a moral tale" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a story that conveys a lesson about right and wrong or teaches a moral lesson.
Example: "The fable of the tortoise and the hare is a classic example of a moral tale that teaches the value of perseverance."
Alternatives: "a cautionary story" or "an ethical narrative".
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It is a moral tale, but, as always with Grass, without much morality in sight.
It's a moral tale.
They rendered "La Boheme" a moral tale.
A moving story and a moral tale.
It is not a moral tale; it is a tragedy.
"The Dream of the Celt" is a moral tale.
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