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The Treasure

The Treasure is a 1904 novel by the Swedish writer Selma Lagerlof. Its original Swedish title is Herr Arnes penningar, which means "Mr. Arne's money". It has also been published...

by Selma Lagerlof

 77,940 Views
added 6 years ago
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The Boys and the Frogs

"The Boys and the Frogs" is a classic fable by Aesop that conveys the message of empathy and consideration for others' feelings. In the story, a group of boys amuse themselves by...

by Aesop

 4,119 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Trial

The Trial is a novel written by Franz Kafka between 1914 and 1915 and published posthumously on 26 April 1925. One of his best-known works, it tells the story of Josef K., a man...

by Franz Kafka

 1,925 Views
added 4 years ago
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The History of the 33rd Divisional Artillery, in the War, 1914-1918

"Yet the record of their actions is their best memorial." Field-Marshal
Earl Haig wrote the above words in his foreword to the Royal Artillery
War Commemoration Book. When it is...

by J. Macartney-Filgate

 1,155 Views
added 6 years ago
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The Raven and the Fox

The Raven and the Fox is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale of cunning and trickery presents the story of a raven who, despite having outsmarted a whole host...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 1,045 Views
added 1 year ago
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Death and the Woodcutter

"Death and the Woodcutter" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that explores various human attitudes towards death. This story depicts a weary and destitute woodcutter who, in a...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 866 Views
added 1 year ago
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Ashputtel

"Ashputtel" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale that narrates the story of a young girl who endures hardship and cruelty at the hands of her stepmother and stepsisters....

by The Brothers Grimm

 764 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Wolf and the Lamb

The Wolf and the Lamb is a fable from French poet, Jean de La Fontaine. The story is about a young, innocent lamb who drinks water from a stream, only to be accused by a wolf of...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 726 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Shepherd and the Lion

The Shepherd and the Lion is a fable by Aesop that conveys the message of not trusting flattering words or appearances easily. The story revolves around a shepherd who saves a...

by Aesop

 680 Views
added 1 year ago
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Lily and the Lion

"Lily and the Lion" is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a young, brave woman, Lily, who falls in love with a prince that has been...

by The Brothers Grimm

 657 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Wolf and the Dog

"The Wolf and the Dog" is a morality tale by Jean de La Fontaine which illustrates the dangers of envy and desiring what others possess. The story follows the encounter of a lean,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 532 Views
added 1 year ago
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Snow-White and Rose-Red

"Snow-White and Rose-Red" is a German fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow who had a little cottage...

by The Brothers Grimm

 486 Views
added 1 year ago
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Clay

"Clay" by James Joyce is not a book itself, but one of the short stories featured in his collection named "Dubliners." The story is about Maria, a middle-aged spinster who works...

by James Joyce

 481 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Dove and the Ant

"The Dove and the Ant" is a classic tale by French writer Jean de La Fontaine that promotes themes of kindness and reciprocity. The story revolves around an ant, who, after being...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 447 Views
added 1 year ago
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Anne Lisbeth

Anne Lisbeth is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a beautiful young woman who becomes a wet nurse for a Count's child to climb the social ladder. Her own...

by Hans Christian Andersen

 443 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Raven

"The Raven" by Brothers Grimm is a fairy tale that tells the story of a queen who gives birth to a son that turns into a raven due to a curse. Her son as a raven flies away, but...

by The Brothers Grimm

 433 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Pie and the Patty-Pan

"The Pie and the Patty-Pan" is a children's story by Beatrix Potter, featuring her anthropomorphic animal characters, Duchess the dog and Ribby the cat. The tale...

by Beatrix Potter

 402 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Roly-Poly Pudding

The Roly-Poly Pudding, also known as The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, is a charming children's book by Beatrix Potter. The narrative revolves around the misadventures of a...

by Beatrix Potter

 390 Views
added 1 year ago
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Hercules and the Wagoner

"Hercules and the Wagoner" is a moralistic short tale by Aesop. The story depicts a wagoner who, when his cart becomes stuck in a muddy ditch, prays to the mighty...

by Aesop

 365 Views
added 1 year ago
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Snowdrop

Snowdrop is a classic fairytale, known to many as Snow White, by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a beautiful young princess named Snowdrop. After her vain and wicked...

by The Brothers Grimm

 348 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Cock and the Fox

"The Cock and the Fox" by Aesop is a classic fable about deceit and wisdom. The story revolves around a rooster who is almost tricked by a cunning fox into becoming his dinner....

by Aesop

 339 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Tale of Mr. Tod

"The Tale of Mr. Tod" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book telling the story of two of her most notorious characters, Mr. Tod the fox and Tommy Brock the badger....

by Beatrix Potter

 330 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Ant and the Dove

The Ant and the Dove is a short fable by Aesop that emphasizes the importance of kindness and how good deeds should never go unnoticed. It tells the story of an ant who was saved...

by Aesop

 314 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Ass and the Load of Salt

The Ass and the Load of Salt is a fable by Aesop about a merchant and his donkey. The donkey stumbles during their journey and discovers by accident that the load of salt he was...

by Aesop

 300 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Fox Without a Tail

"The Fox Without a Tail" by Aesop is a timeless fable that imparts a valuable life lesson. The story follows a clever fox who loses his tail in a trap. Embarrassed by his loss, he...

by Aesop

 280 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Hare and the Frogs

"The Hare and the Frogs" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animals to deliver a message about perspective and fear. In the story, a frightened hare disturbs a gathering...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 273 Views
added 1 year ago
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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...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 258 Views
added 1 year ago
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Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood]

Little Red-Cap, more commonly known as Little Red Riding Hood, is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. It tells the tale of a young girl called Little Red Riding Hood,...

by The Brothers Grimm

 246 Views
added 1 year ago
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Hansel and Gretel

"Hansel and Gretel" by The Brothers Grimm is a traditional fairy tale about a young brother and sister who become lost in the woods. Their wicked stepmother convinces their...

by The Brothers Grimm

 242 Views
added 1 year ago
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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

 242 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Council Held by the Rats

"The Council Held by the Rats" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine depicting one of his most popular fables. In this story, the rats gather to debate how to rid themselves of their...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 241 Views
added 1 year ago
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The Two Mules

The Two Mules is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of inequality, power structures, and individual destiny. In the story, two mules are traveling together:...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 230 Views
added 1 year ago
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