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Jupiter and the Thunderbolts"Jupiter and the Thunderbolts" by Jean de La Fontaine is a metaphorical tale inspired by Greek mythology. The story spins around Jupiter, the king of gods, who is discontent with... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bull and the GoatThe Bull and the Goat by Aesop is a fable that teaches readers about the dangers of arrogance. The story features a proud and dominant bull who expels a goat from a shared... | 93 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Goats"The Two Goats" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the consequences of stubbornness and lack of compromise. The story revolves around two goats who find each other... | 93 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... | 92 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the HedgehogThe Fox and the Hedgehog is a short fable by Aesop that features a fox, who is known for his cunning, and a hedgehog, known for his simplicity. The fox uses various strategies to... | 92 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Rumpelstiltskin"Rumpelstiltskin" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a miller's daughter who is forced by the king to spin straw into gold.... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
In a Thousand Years"In a Thousand Years" is not a standalone book, but rather a short story by Hans Christian Andersen, one of his lesser-known tales. The story takes the reader into a futuristic... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Gnat"The Lion and the Gnat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches about humility and understanding one's true power. It narrates the story of a gnat that, despite its small... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
King Gaster and the Members"King Gaster and the Members" is an allegorical tale by Jean de La Fontaine aimed to demonstrate the interdependence of diverse elements in a society. It personifies different... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Man and the Wooden IdolIn "Man and the Wooden Idol," Jean de La Fontaine delves into an anthropological tale of religious and spiritual discovery. The book takes readers on an expedition, following a... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Eveline"Eveline" is a short story that is part of James Joyce's collection called "Dubliners". The story features a young Irish woman, Eveline, who is living a life of hardship in... | 90 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... | 90 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Traveller"Jupiter and the Traveller" is a collection of insightful fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a traveler who seeks Jupiter's help for his journey,... | 90 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jorinda and JorindelJorinda and Jorindel is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that follows the story of two young lovers, Jorinda and Jorindel, who were separated by an evil witch. Jorinda,... | 89 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Iron Hans"Iron Hans" is a fascinating fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that follows the story of a young boy who accidentally released Iron Hans, a wild man, from his cage. Iron... | 89 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Delaying is Not ForgettingDelaying is Not Forgetting is a collection of stories by Hans Christian Andersen that embodies timeless life lessons. The book echoes the well-known adage that 'actions speak... | 89 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Serpent and the Eagle"The Serpent and the Eagle" is not a book, but a fable from Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece. The fable tells the story of an eagle who carries a sleeping... | 89 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bear and the Two Friends"The Bear and the Two Friends" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship and loyalty. The narrative revolves around two friends who bump into a bear... | 89 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and the Oyster"The Dog and the Oyster" by Aesop is a classic fable providing a morality lesson about the dangers of greed. In the story, a dog finds an oyster and wants to eat the meat inside.... | 88 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Court of the Lion"The Court of the Lion" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Instead, it's one of the famous fables written by him, included in his collection "Fables Choisies," put on verse... | 88 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Angel"The Angel" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen about an angel and a dead child ascending into heaven. As they travel, they gather flowers to bring back, symbolizing the... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and His Driver"The Ass and His Driver" is a short fable by Aesop that conveys a valuable lesson. It tells the story of a donkey who, instead of following his master's instructions, stubbornly... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Philomel and Progne"Philomel and Progne" is a narrative poem penned by the French author Jean de La Fontaine. It is an adaptation from Greek mythology and is a tale of two sister's revenge against a... | 87 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ape"The Aape" by Jean de La Fontaine is a part of his collection, Fables, which comprises various short poems, providing moral lessons at the end. The book implies profound meanings... | 87 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... | 86 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Robbers and the AssThe Robbers and the Ass is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. In this story, an ass carrying gold is intercepted by thieves who kill it to divvy up the treasure. However,... | 86 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Fortune and the Little Child"Fortune and the Little Child" is a collection of poetic stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories commonly feature animals as characters who learn life lessons about morality,... | 86 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Twelve Dancing PrincessesThe Twelve Dancing Princesses is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about twelve princesses who mysteriously wear out their shoes every night. Their father, the king, desperate to... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the GoatThe Wolf and the Goat is a short story by Aesop, a famous storyteller from ancient Greek. The tale revolves around a thirsty wolf who tries to coax a goat down from a safe... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Elephant and Jupiter's MonkeyThe Elephant and Jupiter's Monkey by Jean de La Fontaine is a retelling of one of Aesop's classic fables. When a monkey becomes Jupiter's pet, he pompously appoints himself as the... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit"The Arbitrator, Almoner, and Hermit" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine, a famous French author known for his fables. The book is a collection of moralistic tales, featuring... | 85 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... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
