Davidb's Books Page #6
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
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... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cock and the Jewel"The Cock and the Jewel" is a fable by Aesop which tells the story of a rooster who finds a precious gemstone while searching for food. The rooster, however, does not... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Labouring Man and His Children"The Labouring Man and His Children" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a hardworking man who, on his deathbed, tells his children that there is a treasure... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Charlatan"The Charlatan" is a collection of tales by Jean de La Fontaine, a French writer from the 17th century. The book illustrates the author's biting wit and sharp observations of both... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Education"Education" by Jean de La Fontaine is not a traditional book but a compilation of the author's fables which are noted for their wisdom and moral lessons. Through engaging and... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Little Tuk"Little Tuk" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming, heartwarming story centering on a young boy named Tuk. Tasked with learning geography for school, Tuk falls asleep and... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hen with the Golden Eggs"The Hen with the Golden Eggs" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moral tale about a farmer who owns a hen that lays golden eggs. Instead of patiently waiting for the hen to lay her eggs... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the ElephantThe Rat and the Elephant is a children's fable by Aesop that tells the story of a tiny rat and a mighty elephant. The book details how the rat, though small, is able to help... | 82 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sick Lion and the FoxThe Sick Lion and the Fox, a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, tells the story of a cunning fox who outsmarts a deceptive lion. The lion pretends to be sick to lure and trap other... | 82 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ape and the LeopardIn The Ape and the Leopard, Jean de La Fontaine offers a collection of witty and insightful fables composed in verse. Through the use of animal characters like the deceptive ape... | 82 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The King of the Golden Mountain"The King of the Golden Mountain" is a classic fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a merchant's son who makes a pact with a dwarf for wealth... | 81 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Little Tiny or ThumbelinaIn "Little Tiny or Thumbelina," author Hans Christian Andersen introduces readers to Tiny, a lovely girl no bigger than a thumb. She is brought into the world inside a barleycorn... | 81 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the GrasshoppersIn "The Ass and the Grasshoppers", a short fable from Aesop, an ass is envious of the music that grasshoppers make and in an attempt to imitate them, bursts out a horrible sound... | 81 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... | 81 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frog-PrinceThe Frog-Prince, written by The Brothers Grimm, is a renowned fairy tale about a spoiled princess who befriends a frog after throwing a golden ball into a spring and asking him to... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Goose-GirlThe Goose-Girl is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a princess who is betrayed by her maid and stripped of her identity. Forced to become a... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals and the Plague"The Animals and the Plague" by Aesop is a fable that presents a moral lesson through the story of how animals deal with a plague. As the animals, except the lion, get struck by... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Grace"Grace" is a short story featured in James Joyce's famous collection, Dubliners. The book is set in Dublin and provides a stark examination of Irish middle class society at the... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Advantage of Being Clever"The Advantage of Being Clever" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine that explores moral lessons through charming and witty tales. It underscores the importance of... | 80 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... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Grandmother"Grandmother" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen that expresses the deep love and realism associated with the loss of a beloved grandmother. The story narrates the life... | 79 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... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the Lap DogThe Ass and the Lap Dog is a fable by Aesop concerning a farm ass observing the affectionate relationship between its master and the master's lap dog. Inspired by the dog's... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Lion"The Old Lion" is a classic Aesop fable that emphasizes moral values and life lessons. It tells the story of an old, weaker lion, whose age and decreasing strength stop... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird Wounded by an Arrow"The Bird Wounded by an Arrow" is a fable that highlights the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. The plot revolves around a bird that is mortally... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Goat"The Fox and the Goat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the lesson of foresight and critical thinking. The story revolves around a sly fox who tricks a foolish goat... | 78 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Acorn and the GourdIn The Acorn and the Gourd, Jean de La Fontaine presents a fable about an acorn and a gourd growing next to each other. The tiny acorn watches the gourd grow quickly into a... | 78 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Three Languages"The Three Languages" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm featuring a young boy who is deemed a fool by his father for his inability to learn. Repulsed by his son’s... | 77 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Peacock and the Crane"The Peacock and the Crane" is a children's book adapted from one of Aesop's fables. It tells the story of a proud peacock who continuously brags about its colorful feathers,... | 77 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... | 77 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drones and the Bees"The Drones and the Bees" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable that explores the conflict between the industrious bees and the idle drones. The bees and the drones dispute... | 77 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Old Rat"The Cat and the Old Rat" is a children's book by Jean de La Fontaine that recounts a captivating allegory involving animals. The story centers around a cunning old rat who has... | 77 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
