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Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
The Lion, the Wolf, and the FoxThe Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit, cruelty, and the abuse of power. In the tale, a lion, reigning as king, falls ill... | 18 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat, the Weasel, and the Little RabbitThe Cat, the Weasel, and the Little Rabbit is a fabled story by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is all about a conflict over a little house, which the weasel occupied after it was... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cobbler and the Banker"The Cobbler and the Banker" is a tale from the fable collection of Jean de La Fontaine. This story contrasts the lives of a simple cobbler, living a content life with limited... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fortune-Teller"The Fortune-Teller" is a Fable (short story often involving animals and teach a moral or lesson) by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around Fortunée, a poor widow who... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
An Animal in the MoonAn Animal in the Moon is a collection of short stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The book takes readers on a whimsical adventure into the world of animals, portraying them in... | 62 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune"The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune" by Jean de La Fontaine is a philosophical treatise that dives into concepts of human nature, particularly focusing on how... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Coach and the FlyThe Coach and the Fly is a classic short story by Jean de La Fontaine. It centers on a fly that believes it is extremely instrumental in making a horse-drawn carriage move while... | 162 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Fowls"The Two Fowls" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that cleverly showcases the unpredictability of fortune and power. The story revolves around two roosters, one ruling the roost... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man Who Runs After Fortune, and the Man Who Waits for Her"The Man Who Runs After Fortune, and the Man Who Waits for Her" is an enlightening piece of wise fable literature from Jean de La Fontaine. The book presents a unique perspective... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Curate and the Corpse"The Curate and the Corpse" is a humorous and clever short story, part of the larger collection of tales from 17th-century French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Milk-Maid and the Milk-Pail"The Milk-Maid and the Milk-Pail" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the dangers of daydreaming and counting your chickens before they're hatched. The protagonist,... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Court of the Lion"The Court of the Lion" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Instead, it's one of the famous fables written by him, included in his collection "Fables Choisies," put on verse... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Vultures and the Pigeons"The Vultures and the Pigeons" is a fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights ethical and moral lessons through animal characters. This story tackles themes of peace,... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wishes"The Wishes" is a collection of fables, narrated in a poetic and witty style by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories are based on a wide range of topics, offering moral reflections... | 18 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Maiden"The Maiden" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic piece of French literature, reflecting the author's wit and finesse in storytelling. It weaves a story where a maiden strikes a... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man Badly Married"The Man Badly Married" is a captivating novel by Jean de La Fontaine that focuses on the experiences of a man trapped in a miserable marriage. Through his creative storytelling,... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Heron"The Heron" is a famous fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a young heron who is too picky about its food. The heron waits for the perfect fish to come along,... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat Who Retired From the World"The Rat Who Retired From the World" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a rat who, tired of the dangers and troubles of the world, decided to retire to a... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals Sick of the Plague"The Animals Sick of the Plague" is one of the famous fables by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. The story focuses on animals, specifically a lion, who become affected by a deadly... | 188 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Discord"Discord" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which is a part of his series 'Fables Choisies, mises en vers'. In this tale, De La Fontaine personifies discord as a figure, uses her... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Young WidowThe Young Widow is a novel by Jean de La Fontaine recounting the tale of a recently widowed young woman navigating through her grief and societal expectations. The story explores... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Charlatan"The Charlatan" is a collection of tales by Jean de La Fontaine, a French writer from the 17th century. The book illustrates the author's biting wit and sharp observations of both... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horse and the AssThe Horse and the Ass is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys a moral lesson on the importance of humility. It tells the story of a vain horse who despises an ass... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark"The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark" is a fable by French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story follows a cunning bird-catcher who captures a skylark, promising her... | 15 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and the Shadow"The Dog and the Shadow" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about a dog who carries a piece of meat in his mouth. Upon crossing a stream, he sees his reflection in the water and... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Carter Stuck in the Mud"The Carter Stuck in the Mud" is a classic tale by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the values of self-reliance and initiative. The story focuses on a carter who is caught in an... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sun and the Frogs"The Sun and the Frogs" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book creatively narrates the stories of various animals, highlighting the unique strengths,... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and His Masters"The Ass and His Masters" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book revolves around an ass whose tale varies depending on the master it serves, representing... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sick Lion and the FoxThe Sick Lion and the Fox, a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, tells the story of a cunning fox who outsmarts a deceptive lion. The lion pretends to be sick to lure and trap other... | 55 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare and the Tortoise"The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic adaptation of Aesop's fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story features a vain and fast hare who dares a seemingly slow tortoise to a race.... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Countryman and the Serpent"The Countryman and the Serpent" is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that portrays a classic tale of friendship and deceit. A humble countryman discovers a serpent frozen in the... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and the Ass"The Old Man and the Ass" is a moral allegory delivered in narrative poem form from Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. In this story, an old man and his ass make a... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |