Davidb's Books
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
The Wolf and the Fox... | 125 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit"The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine, a famous French author known for his fables. The book is a collection of moralistic tales, featuring... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frogs and the Sun"The Frogs and the Sun" by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that carries a valuable life lesson. In this story, the frogs live comfortably in their pond until they become... | 99 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Madman and the Philosopher"The Madman and the Philosopher" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. Typically told by animals with human characteristics, the stories are accompanied by moral... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elephant and Jupiter's MonkeyThe Elephant and Jupiter's Monkey by Jean de La Fontaine is a retelling of one of Aesop's classic fables. When a monkey becomes Jupiter's pet, he pompously appoints himself as the... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Daphnis and Alcimadura"Daphnis and Alcimadura" is a pastoral, romantic tale written by French author Jean de La Fontaine. Set in ancient Greece, the story follows the lives and love of two shepherds,... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Scythian Philosopher"A Scythian Philosopher" is a philosophical narrative by Jean de La Fontaine. Set in Scythia, an ancient region of Central Eurasia, the story revolves around a philosopher who,... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The League of the RatsThe League of the Rats is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a group of rats who try to put a bell on a cat to alert them of its approach. Through a thoughtful... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox, the Wolf, and the HorseThe Fox, the Wolf, and the Horse by Jean de La Fontaine is a remarkable fable from the classic collection known as 'Fables de La Fontaine'. The story features a sly fox, a greedy... | 126 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ape"The Aape" by Jean de La Fontaine is a part of his collection, Fables, which comprises various short poems, providing moral lessons at the end. The book implies profound meanings... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The English Fox"The English Fox" is not a standalone book written by Jean de La Fontaine. The character of "The English Fox" actually occurs in one of his highly acclaimed fables, within the... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the RatThe Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the Rat is a delightful collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. This book encapsulates moral lessons through animal characters namely... | 45 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Turkeys"The Fox and the Turkeys" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animals to portray human follies and lessons about life. In this story, the fox uses cunning tricks to... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hawk, the King, and the Falcon"The Hawk, the King, and the Falcon" is not a book but a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a hawk and a falcon, both prized possessions of a king. This fable... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox, the Flies, and the Hedgehog"The Fox, the Flies, and the Hedgehog" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book explores various moral and philosophical themes through tales featuring animals.... | 49 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Forest and the Woodman"The Forest and the Woodman" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, which highlights moral lessons using vivid tales from the animal kingdom and nature. The main story... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Crab and Its Daughter"The Crab and Its Daughter" is a moralistic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mother crab and her daughter, with the mother constantly reprimanding... | 78 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Love and Folly"Love and Folly" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of delightful, crisp, predominantly animal-themed fables or tales, showcasing harsh realities of human nature. Through... | 90 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Quarrel of the Dogs and the Cats; and, Also, That of the Cats and the MiceThe Quarrel of the Dogs and the Cats; and, Also, That of the Cats and the Mice by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of two fables. The first is a tale of a bitter rivalry... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Magpie"The Eagle and the Magpie" is a captivating folktale by Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist. A story centred around the association of a noble eagle and a cunning... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck"The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck" is a captivating book written by Jean De La Fontaine that revolves around the intertwining lives of three different creatures - a bat, a bush,... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Cat and the Young MouseThe Old Cat and the Young Mouse is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of wisdom, experience, and cunning. The story involves an old, clever cat who fakes... | 189 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miser and the Ape"The Miser and the Ape" is a collection of fables with moral lessons written by Jean de La Fontaine. Each story in this collection focuses on different characters, with the two... | 45 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Two SparrowsThe Cat and the Two Sparrows is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the themes of friendship, trust, and deception. The story depicts a cunning cat who befriends... | 97 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sick Stag"The Sick Stag" is a fable from the renowned French author, Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a sick stag who hides in the forest, hoping to recover from his illness.... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Fox"The Wolf and the Fox" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers on the deceptive relationship between a fox and a wolf. The cunning fox tricks the wolf multiple... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion, the Ape, and the Two AssesThe Lion, the Ape, and the Two Asses is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that narrates the story of a Lion, an Ape and two Asses who formed an alliance. The Lion being the... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Goats"The Two Goats" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the consequences of stubbornness and lack of compromise. The story revolves around two goats who find each other... | 62 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul"The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul" is a philosophical novella by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the nature of dreams, reality, and the mysteries of existence. The story... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Farmer, the Dog, and the FoxThis is a charming and thought-provoking book that tells the tale of a cunning fox, a loyal dog, and a simple farmer. The story, written by the renowned fabulist Jean de La... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Companions of Ulysses"The Companions of Ulysses" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine, recounting the adventures of Ulysses, a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and a hero of Homer's epic poem... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Owl and the MiceThe Owl and the Mice is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about an unlikely alliance. In the story, an owl saved from a mob of birds by mice begins to act as a protector for the... | 47 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |