Davidb's Books Page #11
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes"The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes" is a fable by Jean De La Fontaine that recounts the tale of a jay bird who adorns himself with the feathers of a peacock, hoping to... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mountain in Labour"The Mountain in Labour" is a part of the collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a brief tale that uses animals to portray human follies and lessons. In this fable, a... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Woman and the Secret"The Woman and the Secret" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables that revolve around the theme of secrets and the consequences that arise from holding or revealing... | 53 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... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dryad"The Dryad" is an intricate tale by Danish fairy tale legend, Hans Christian Andersen. The storyline follows a Dryad - a mythological tree spirit - who impatiently longs to... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fir Tree"The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic children's tale that centers around a small fir tree in the forest who dreams of growing up. The tree wishes to become grand... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Oak and the ReedsThe Oak and the Reeds is a classic fable by Aesop cautioning against arrogance and pride. It tells the tale of a strong oak tree that mocks the surrounding reeds for their... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mice and the WeaselsThe Mice and the Weasels is a fable by Aesop that portrays the conflict between two species; mice and weasels. The mice, realizing they are constantly at a disadvantage against... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mule"The Mule" is one of the fables collected and attributed to Aesop, a storyteller believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. The story centers around a mule who, proud of his... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Story of Miss MoppetThe Story of Miss Moppet is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that revolves around a curious and clever kitten named Miss Moppet. In the story, Miss Moppet experiences a... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Boarding House"The Boarding House" is a short story written by Irish author James Joyce, and is part of his collection called "Dubliners". It tells the story of Mrs. Mooney, who runs a boarding... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Pullet and the Pearl"The Pullet and the Pearl" is a charming fable from renowned French fabulist, Jean de La Fontaine. The story is about a hen who finds a pearl while she's pecking at some food.... | 52 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... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Stroll"A Stroll" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that captures the essence of a leisurely walk through the bustling streets of Paris. The narrative follows the reflections of the... | 52 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Pink"The Pink" is not a book, but actually one of the fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. This story revolves around three brothers who embark on a journey to explore... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miser in the BushIn "The Miser in the Bush", an impoverished man, who has recently come into a great fortune, struggles to part with his wealth. After acquiring a great deal of gold, he hides it... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The White Snake"The White Snake" by The Brothers Grimm is a fantastical German fairy tale. It revolves around a servant who comes into possession of a white snake which grants him the... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Metal Pig"The Metal Pig" is a captivating tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young boy named Gabriele, who is poor and homeless. Gabriele's life changes when he encounters a metal pig... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Snow ManThe Snow Man is a short fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of a snowman who falls in love with a stove. He longs for the warmth and coziness that the stove... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two Brothers"Two Brothers" is not a standalone book by Hans Christian Andersen. Instead, it is a fairy tale authored by him, sometimes included in various compilations of his works.... | 51 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... | 51 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... | 51 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... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Thorny Road of HonorThe Thorny Road of Honor is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the progression of Danish history through three items - a golden horn from ancient times, a... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Travelers and the Sea"The Travelers and the Sea" by Aesop is a collection of moralistic fables discussing virtues and vices through personified animal characters and nature. In the narratives, the sea... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers"The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers" is a fable by Aesop which imparts a moral lesson about the dangers of vanity and pretense. In the story, a jackdaw, unsatisfied with... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Farmer and His SonsThe Farmer and His Sons is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches the value of hard work and unity as strength. On his deathbed, a farmer gives his lazy sons a lesson in unity by... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two Travelers and a BearTwo Travelers and a Bear is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches the important life lesson about fake friends and the importance of knowing the nature of the person you are... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter. It follows the story of a young rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, as he and his cousin, Peter Rabbit, venture... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-WinkleThe Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is a charming children's book by Beatrix Potter. The story follows a young girl named Lucie, who spends her time looking for missing... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy FisherThe Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter is a children's story that follows the titular character, a frog, on an adventurous fishing trip. Despite the seemingly calm... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and His Children"The Old Man and His Children" is a moral fable by Jean de La Fontaine that was included in his collection of tales named Fables. The story revolves around an old man living with... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
