Davidb's Books Page #8
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 2,424 books total — keep up the great work!
Ole the Tower-Keeper"Ole the Tower-Keeper" is a philosophical and poignant journey penned by Hans Christian Andersen. It paints a vivid portrait of Ole, a tower keeper, who spends his nights... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the LeopardThe Fox and the Leopard is a classic fable written by Aesop illustrating the idea that natural endowments are more valuable than acquired ones. In the story, a fox and a leopard... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Stag and the Vine"The Stag and the Vine" is a short fable by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights the themes of deception and gratitude. The story follows a stag, who, after being pursued by... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Little Peasant"The Little Peasant" is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a clever and cunning peasant who manages to outwit everyone around him, from his... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Juniper-Tree"The Juniper-Tree" by The Brothers Grimm is a chilling yet engrossing fairy tale about a boy who is killed by his wicked stepmother and then turned into a bird by her.... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Four Clever Brothers"The Four Clever Brothers" is a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of four destitute brothers who leave home to learn a trade. Each of them acquire a... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Story"A Story" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic piece that showcases his mastery in story-telling which comes in a mixture of allegory and fairy tale. Imbued with timeless... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Everything in the Right PlaceAs an AI, I'm unable to provide an original synopsis for the book "Everything in the Right Place" by Hans Christian Andersen because there's no record of a book by that exact... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bundle of Sticks"The Bundle of Sticks" is a short fable by Aesop that serves as a moral lesson about unity and strength in numbers. The story follows an old man on his deathbed who asks... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening"The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening" is a captivating story that utilizes animal characters to deliver a meaningful life lesson. The narrative showcases Jean de La Fontaine's... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Fox"The Wolf and the Fox" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers on the deceptive relationship between a fox and a wolf. The cunning fox tricks the wolf multiple... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and His Grandson"The Old Man and His Grandson" is a heart-warming tale written by the Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around an old man who lives with his son's family, but is mistreated due... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
SomethingAs a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Hans Christian Andersen is most renowned for his fairy tales. These include classics such as "The Little Mermaid,"... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mischievous Dog"The Mischievous Dog" by Aesop is a moralistic fable that narrates the story of a dog who enjoys creating chaos and playing pranks on people, eventually leading to serious... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass in the Lion's SkinThe Ass in the Lion's Skin is a timeless fable by Aesop about an ass who dresses in a lion's skin in order to intimidate the other animals and to feel more powerful. His deception... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
An Encounter"An Encounter" is a short story by James Joyce, appearing in the collection of stories titled "Dubliners". It follows the youthful adventures of the narrator and his friend... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Astrologer Who Let Himself Fall Into the Well"The Astrologer Who Let Himself Fall Into the Well" by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that explores the paradox of wisdom and obliviousness. This tale depicts an astrologer who,... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child"The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine that explores morality, and the consequences of human and animal behavioral patterns.... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the ElephantThe Rat and the Elephant is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that underlines the moral that size does not define importance. The story narrates an encounter between a rat and an... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Forest and the Woodman"The Forest and the Woodman" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, which highlights moral lessons using vivid tales from the animal kingdom and nature. The main story... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the RatThe Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and the Rat is a delightful collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. This book encapsulates moral lessons through animal characters namely... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fisherman and His WifeThe Fisherman and His Wife is a classic fable by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a humble fisherman and his greedy wife. Upon catching a magical fish, the fisherman... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Salad"The Salad" is a collection of tales by The Brothers Grimm that reveal moral lessons for young readers. The stories, filled with imaginative elements and magical scenes,... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
After the Race"After the Race" is a short story by James Joyce from the collection "Dubliners". This narrative focuses on the wealth and social dynamics in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Child and the Schoolmaster"The Child and the Schoolmaster" is a collection of short poetic stories enriched with moral lessons. In this book, Jean de La Fontaine, one of the most famous fabulists in... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the Oyster"The Rat and the Oyster" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys moral lessons through a cleverly woven tale. The story is about a rat who, having only experienced life in... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear WasThis classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm revolves around a young, fearless boy who decides to venture into the world to understand the meaning of fear. The tale follows his... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Little Ida's FlowersLittle Ida's Flowers is a charming children's story written by Hans Christian Andersen. The book revolves around a young girl named Ida, who wonders why her flowers look tired and... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
What the Moon Saw"What the Moon Saw" by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of 24 tales, framed as what the moon has watched each night and shared with a lonely artist. Each tale showcases... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Poultry Meg's Family"Poultry Meg's Family" by Hans Christian Andersen is a heartwarming tale revolving around the main character, Poultry Meg, who is known throughout the entire town for her chicken... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Bulls and the FrogThe Two Bulls and the Frog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of conflict, survival and power dynamics. The story recounts a battle between two bulls for... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare's Ears"The Hare's Ears" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine which addresses pride, humility, and the courage to be true to oneself, even in the face of ridicule or rejection. The... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
