Davidb's Books Page #4
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
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 |
The Porcupine and the Snakes"The Porcupine and the Snakes" is a classic fable by Aesop conveying the message of making wise decisions. In this story, a Porcupine, seeking shelter, moves into a... | 110 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Old Sultan"Old Sultan" by The Brothers Grimm is a short, traditional children's tale about an old and faithful dog named Sultan who is no longer considered useful by his master. Betrayed... | 109 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dead"The Dead" is not a standalone book but is the final short story in James Joyce's collection, "Dubliners". This story follows the protagonist Gabriel... | 109 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... | 109 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Love and Folly"Love and Folly" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of delightful, crisp, predominantly animal-themed fables or tales, showcasing harsh realities of human nature. Through... | 109 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
FundevogelFundevogel is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that features themes of friendship and loyalty. The story revolves around a girl named Lina and a boy named Fundevogel, who were... | 108 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... | 107 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... | 106 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... | 105 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Rapunzel"Rapunzel" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic German fairy tale about a young woman named Rapunzel, held captive in a tower by an evil witch. The tower has no stairs or doors,... | 105 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,... | 104 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many TailsThe Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many Tails is a moralistic tale by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of two dragons: one bearing many heads symbolizing... | 104 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... | 103 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Daphnis and Alcimadura"Daphnis and Alcimadura" is a pastoral, romantic tale written by French author Jean de La Fontaine. Set in ancient Greece, the story follows the lives and love of two shepherds,... | 103 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
She Was Good for NothingShe Was Good for Nothing is a touching novella by Hans Christian Andersen that focuses on the theme of societal class and unrequited love. It tells the story of a poor girl who is... | 101 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Simonides Rescued by the GodsIn Simonides Rescued by the Gods, Jean de La Fontaine presents an intriguing narrative about Simonides, a renowned poet from ancient Greece. The story revolves around a miraculous... | 101 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
King Grisly-Beard"King Grisly-Beard" by The Brothers Grimm is a folk tale about a proud and beautiful princess who refuses to marry any suitor due to her shallow judgment of their appearances.... | 100 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Mercury and the Woodman"Mercury and the Woodman" is a classic Aesop's fable focusing on honesty and integrity. In the story, a poor Woodman loses his axe in a river. Mercury, the Roman God of Commerce,... | 100 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass Carrying the Image"The Ass Carrying the Image" is a brief fable by Aesop that provides a moral lesson. The tale recounts the story of a donkey who transports a revered religious icon and... | 99 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Ivy Day in the Committee Room"Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce, part of his collection titled "Dubliners". The book centers around a group of canvassers... | 98 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,... | 98 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the Little DogThe Ass and the Little Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which tells the story of an ass who becomes envious of a little dog's close relationship with their owner. The ass... | 97 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and Its ShadowThe Ass and Its Shadow is a classic fable by Aesop that tells the story of a traveling ass (donkey) who gets into a dispute with its owner over the ass's shadow. The quarrel... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Frederick and Catherine"Frederick and Catherine" is a tale from the collection of The Brothers Grimm about a couple who constantly misunderstand each other due to their stupidity. The story is... | 96 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... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Democritus and the AbderaniansDemocritus and the Abderanians is a literary work by Jean de La Fontaine that uses the Greek philosopher, Democritus, as a central figure to explore the concept of human folly.... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck"The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck" is a captivating book written by Jean De La Fontaine that revolves around the intertwining lives of three different creatures - a bat, a bush,... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Ginger and Pickles"Ginger and Pickles" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter, detailing the escapades of Ginger, a tomcat, and Pickles, a terrier. They run a small village... | 95 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Crab and Its Daughter"The Crab and Its Daughter" is a moralistic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mother crab and her daughter, with the mother constantly reprimanding... | 95 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jack the Dullard"Jack the Dullard" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a simple-minded boy named Jack who outsmarts his two clever brothers and wins the hand of the princess.... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lark and Her Young OnesThe Lark and Her Young Ones is a fable by Aesop that imparts a lesson about wisdom and foresight. In the story, a lark had built her nest in a field of grain and kept it hidden... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
