Davidb's Books Page #3
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
A Chameleon"A Chameleon" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of hypocrisy and social conformity through the lens of a seemingly trivial incident. The narrative... | 171 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Monkey"The Fox and the Monkey" is a classic comedic fable from renowned author Aesop. The story centers on a fox and a monkey, each vying for the unofficial title of 'King of the... | 160 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox, the Wolf, and the HorseThe 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... | 159 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Golden Bird"The Golden Bird" is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that follows the adventures of a king's youngest son as he embarks on a magical journey to find a golden bird that... | 157 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Owl"The Eagle and the Owl" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that is part of his collection of tales. This story portrays the unlikely friendship between an eagle and an owl,... | 157 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle"The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle" is a fable written by Aesop. The story revolves around two roosters who become overly competitive and fight for the title of superior... | 147 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet"The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet" is a children's tale by The Brothers Grimm that takes readers on a journey alongside its main characters, Chanticleer the rooster and... | 145 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Change of Treatment"A Change of Treatment" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that explores themes of social class and human behavior. The narrative revolves around a character who seeks to... | 143 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The League of the RatsThe 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... | 142 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Fox... | 141 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and His Image"The Man and his Image" is a philosophical book by Jean de La Fontaine, which uses the allegorical narrative of a man who falls in love with his own reflection to explore themes... | 134 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 131 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by Aesop is a classic fable about a cunning wolf who disguises himself as a sheep to trick the shepherd and infiltrate the herd. The... | 131 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Swallow and the Crow"The Swallow and the Crow" is a classic fable by Aesop that imparts moral lessons through simple animal tales. In this story, the crow and swallow argue over which is the superior... | 131 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Monseigneur the Dauphin"Monseigneur the Dauphin" by Jean de La Fontaine is not a stand-alone book, but rather a dedication in the author's larger collection of works, Fables. The... | 129 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,... | 128 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rabbits"The Rabbits" is a renowned part of Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. It mainly portrays the timid and fearful nature of rabbits, symbolically representing innocent or... | 128 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Hans In Luck"Hans In Luck" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that incorporates the old adage, "Ignorance is bliss". The story follows the character of Hans, a simple and content man who... | 127 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Stork"The Wolf and the Stork" is a classic fable from French folklorist, Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is centered around a cunning wolf and a selfless stork. The wolf, after getting... | 126 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Grasshopper and the Ant"The Grasshopper and the Ant" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the story of a playful grasshopper and a diligent ant. In the summer, the... | 124 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Two SparrowsThe 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... | 123 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Town Rat and the Country Rat"The Town Rat and the Country Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a country Rat who visits a town Rat in the city. The town Rat offers to show the... | 122 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Death and the Unhappy Man"Death and the Unhappy Man" is a philosophical book by Jean de La Fontaine. It explores the topic of mortality through a dialogue between an elderly, unhappy man and death... | 121 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frogs and the OxThe Frogs and the Ox is a telling moralistic fable by Aesop that showcases a group of frogs being intimidated and scared by a big ox that comes to their pond. On seeing the size... | 119 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Pigling Bland"The Tale of Pigling Bland" is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that tells the story of Pigling Bland, a pig who is forced to leave home and go to market due to... | 117 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Farmer"Jupiter and the Farmer" is a morals-based fable that explores themes of justice and integrity. A farmer, unhappy with Jupiter's judgement, challenges him, leading to a series of... | 115 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family"A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family" is a novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1863. The story is set in the Irish countryside and... | 115 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
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... | 113 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf Turned ShepherdThe Wolf Turned Shepherd is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a wolf who disguises himself as a shepherd in order to trick and eat the sheep. The story... | 112 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Death and the Dying Man"Death and the Dying Man" is a philosophical book written by Jean de La Fontaine exploring the concept of mortality. Through eloquent prose and comprehensive insights, the author... | 112 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... | 111 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Valiant Little Tailor"The Valiant Little Tailor" is a famous fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, which follows the intriguing journey of a clever, confident tailor who outwits giants, a king, and a... | 111 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
