Davidb's Books

Here's the list of books submitted by davidb  —  There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!

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The Wolf and the Fox

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by Jean de La Fontaine

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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Elephant and Jupiter's Monkey

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 67 Views
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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,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 84 Views
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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,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 83 Views
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The League of the Rats

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 74 Views
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The Fox, the Wolf, and the Horse

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 126 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 75 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 44 Views
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The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the Rat

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 45 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 44 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 31 Views
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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....

by Jean de La Fontaine

 49 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 54 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 78 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 90 Views
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The Quarrel of the Dogs and the Cats; and, Also, That of the Cats and the Mice

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 43 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 48 Views
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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,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 71 Views
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The Old Cat and the Young Mouse

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 189 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 45 Views
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The Cat and the Two Sparrows

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 97 Views
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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....

by Jean de La Fontaine

 35 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 43 Views
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The Lion, the Ape, and the Two Asses

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 29 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 62 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 38 Views
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The Farmer, the Dog, and the Fox

This 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 36 Views
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 48 Views
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The Owl and the Mice

The 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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 47 Views
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