Davidb's Books
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
A Cheerful Temper"A Cheerful Temper" is a short story by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the life of a young girl endowed with optimism and positivity. Despite existing in... | 114 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Great GriefA Great Grief is a moving narrative written by the prolific storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen. Though not one of his more well-known fairy tales, this short story delves into... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Leaf From HeavenA Leaf From Heaven is a philosophical tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It follows the life cycle of a leaf from a tree in heaven, descending to Earth to offer wisdom through its... | 82 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Little Cloud"A Little Cloud" is one of the short stories in James Joyce's collection "Dubliners." It follows the story of a man named Little Chandler, who is discontent with his mundane life... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Mother"A Mother" is a short story, not a book, by James Joyce that appears in his collection called "Dubliners". The story revolves around Mrs. Kearney, a socially ambitious mother who... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Painful Case"A Painful Case" is a short story contained within James Joyce's acclaimed collection "Dubliners." The story revolves around Mr. Duffy, a man leading a life of rigid routines and... | 62 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Raven and a SwanA Raven and a Swan is a classic Aesop fable that delivers a moral lesson about acceptance and contentment. In this story, a raven, envious of the swan's elegant white feathers,... | 88 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Rose From Homer'S Grave"A Rose From Homer's Grave" by Hans Christian Andersen is not a book, but a short story that is part of Andersen's repertoire of fairy tales and stories. In this tale, Andersen... | 47 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 |
A Story"A Story" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic piece that showcases his mastery in story-telling which comes in a mixture of allegory and fairy tale. Imbued with timeless... | 63 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Story From the Sand-Hills"A Story From the Sand-Hills" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic tale of love and resilience. Taking place in the hill-y dunes of Jutland in Denmark, it follows the life of a... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Will Interpreted by Æsop"A Will Interpreted by Æsop" by Jean de La Fontaine is a compelling narrative where the renowned fable author uses Æsop, a Greek fabulist and storyteller to interpret the will of... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
After the Race"After the Race" is a short story by James Joyce from the collection "Dubliners". This narrative focuses on the wealth and social dynamics in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the... | 59 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Against Those Who Are Hard to Please"Against Those Who Are Hard to Please" is not a book but a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The fable is about the tendency of humans to be unsatisfied and to forever strive... | 69 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 |
An Encounter"An Encounter" is a short story by James Joyce, appearing in the collection of stories titled "Dubliners". It follows the youthful adventures of the narrator and his friend... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Anne LisbethAnne 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... | 439 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Araby"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce that follows a young boy in Dublin who develops an infatuation with a friend's older sister. He promises to bring her a gift from the local... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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.... | 539 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Battle Between the Rats and WeaselsIn Battle Between the Rats and Weasels, Jean de La Fontaine draws an analogy between human wars and a grand conflict between animals. The unconditional warfare between rats and... | 97 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind"Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind" is a thought-provoking tale by celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the comparison and contrast of physical beauty and... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Belling the Cat"Belling the Cat" is a fable attributed to Aesop, a fabulist from ancient Greece. The story involves a group of mice that hold a meeting to discuss the best way to protect... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Briar Rose"Briar Rose", also known as "Sleeping Beauty", is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. It tells the story of a princess who is cursed by a spiteful fairy to die by pricking her... | 92 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
By the Almshouse Window"By the Almshouse Window" is a captivating and delightful tale by the famous children's author, Hans Christian Andersen. It's a story about an elderly woman by the window of an... | 76 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Cat And Mouse in PartnershipCat and Mouse in Partnership is a traditional fable by the Brothers Grimm about a cunning cat and a naive mouse. The pair become housemates, buy a pot of fat for the winter, and... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Cat-SkinCat-Skin is a lesser-known fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a beautiful girl who hides beneath a coat made of cat skin to escape her father's intention... | 76 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Children's PrattleChildren's Prattle is a collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These stories, originally written for children, explore various themes through allegories and... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 372 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Clever Elsie"Clever Elsie" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a seemingly smart girl named Elsie, whom her parents sought to marry off to a suitor. However,... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Clever Gretel"Clever Gretel" by The Brothers Grimm is a fairy tale about a witty and smart cook, Gretel, who works for a rich man. When her master invites a guest for dinner, Gretel devises a... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Clever Hans"Clever Hans" by The Brothers Grimm is an enchanting tale of a young man named Hans, who, despite his cleverness, constantly bungles his attempts to court his sweetheart Gretel... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Counterparts"Counterparts" is a short story from James Joyce's collection "Dubliners", rather than a standalone book. It vividly explores the life of Farrington, a legal clerk in Dublin, who... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |