Davidb's Books Page #7
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
The Travelling MusiciansThe Travelling Musicians is a tale by the Brothers Grimm about four aging domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are no longer of any use to their masters. These... | 76 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ants and the GrasshopperThe Ants and the Grasshopper is a classic Aesop's fable in which the industrious ants spend their summer gathering food for the winter while the carefree grasshopper only sings... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Araby"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce that follows a young boy in Dublin who develops an infatuation with a friend's older sister. He promises to bring her a gift from the local... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Against Those Who Are Hard to Please"Against Those Who Are Hard to Please" is not a book but a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The fable is about the tendency of humans to be unsatisfied and to forever strive... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Stork"The Fox and the Stork" is a children's fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the tale of a cunning fox and a wise stork. The story sets around a mischievous trick played by the... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion in Love"The Lion in Love" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, with the titular story depicting a powerful lion who falls in love with a woodman's daughter. The lion agrees... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Willow-Wren and the Bear"The Willow-Wren and the Bear" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that chronicles a funny and adventurous story in the animal kingdom. When the bear insults the bird... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Children's PrattleChildren's Prattle is a collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen. These stories, originally written for children, explore various themes through allegories and... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Our Aunt"Our Aunt" is a short story by Hans Christian Andersen that explores the mysterious identity of a friendly woman, known as the Aunt. Filled with elements of kindness, Andersen's... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Plane TreeThe Plane Tree is a fable by Aesop that journeys into the mind of a weary traveler taking refuge under a plane tree. It explores themes of gratitude and acknowledgement when the... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with SaltThe Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with Salt is one of the fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around two donkeys, one carrying a load of sponges... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass That Carried the Relics"The Ass That Carried the Relics" is a tale adapted by renowned fable writer Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of an ass carrying the relics of saints. As he journeys along,... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the DogThe Ass and the Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship, survival, and societal roles. The story revolves around an ass and a dog who embark on a... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Ib and Little Christina"Ib and Little Christina" is a charming children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen filled with love, loss, and devotion. The story revolves around two childhood friends, Ib and... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Kid and the Wolf"The Kid and the Wolf" by Aesop is a classic fable that imparts moral lessons to young readers. The story focuses on a young goat kid who naively invites a wolf into his home... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Boy and the NettleThe Boy and the Nettle is one of Aesop's classic fables wherein a young boy attempts to pluck a nettle plant but is stung by it. He then complains to his mother, who tells... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Heron"The Heron" is a famous fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a young heron who is too picky about its food. The heron waits for the perfect fish to come along,... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Madman and the Philosopher"The Madman and the Philosopher" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. Typically told by animals with human characteristics, the stories are accompanied by moral... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Mother Holle"Mother Holle" is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm that presents the story of two girls - a lazy and ugly one, and a diligent beautiful one. Forced by her... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Happy Family"The Happy Family" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming tale about a snail family living in a burdock forest. The book narrates their life, challenges, adventures, and... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Holger Danske"Holger Danske" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, telling the story of the legendary Danish hero, Ogier the Dane, also known as Holger Danske. According to ancient... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Sweetheart Roland"Sweetheart Roland" by The Brothers Grimm is a dark fairy tale that depicts a classic struggle between good and evil. A wicked witch desires to kill her stepdaughter in... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Clever Hans"Clever Hans" by The Brothers Grimm is an enchanting tale of a young man named Hans, who, despite his cleverness, constantly bungles his attempts to court his sweetheart... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Child in the GraveThe Child in the Grave is a heartfelt short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a mother's grief caused by the loss of her child. It traces the mother's emotional... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
What One Can Invent"What One Can Invent" is a collection of charming and imaginative stories by Hans Christian Andersen, showcasing his renowned talent for creating fairy tales that both entertain... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals Sending a Tribute to AlexanderThe Animals Sending a Tribute to Alexander is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers around the theme of tribute and submission. It depicts animals sending a tribute to... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
An Animal in the MoonAn Animal in the Moon is a collection of short stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The book takes readers on a whimsical adventure into the world of animals, portraying them in... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Little Claus and Big Claus"Little Claus and Big Claus" is a cheeky and darkly humorous tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It showcases a unique dynamics between two farmers of different statuses. Big Claus... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
What the Old Man Does is Always Right"What the Old Man Does is Always Right" revolves around a wise old man who seems to make questionable deals. In this classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the old man... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Monkey"Jupiter and the Monkey" is a classic fable by Aesop in which Jupiter, king of the gods, organizes a beauty contest among newly born creatures. A monkey tries to win by dressing... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and the SparrowThe Dog and the Sparrow is a fable by Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a scruffy stray dog and a little sparrow who form an unlikely friendship. After the dog saves the... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird of Popular SongThe Bird of Popular Song is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. It opens and dives deep into a world of magic, courage, love and human nature. The book... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
