The Irrational Knot was first published in 1905, having been written in 1880. Within a framework of leisure class preoccupations and frivolities Shaw disdains hereditary status and proclaims the no... | Rate it: | |
The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes "The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes" is a fable by Jean De La Fontaine that recounts the tale of a jay bird who adorns himself with the feathers of a peacock, hoping to impersonate the more majest... | Rate it: | |
"The Jewish Maiden" is a short story written by Hans Christian Andersen, noted for its exploration of religious tolerance. The narrative follows a Christian artist who develops a deep affection for... | Rate it: | |
The Joker and the Fishes is a compelling collection of fables centered on the fascinating relationship, interplay, and implications between the cunning joker and the world of fishes. Inspired by Fr... | Rate it: | |
"The Jumper" is not a book but a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. In this tale, a peculiar jumping competition arises among items in a sewing box, including a regal pair of scissors, a fancy ... | Rate it: | |
The Juneteenth: All You Need to Know About Juneteenth n the United States, Juneteenth is a federal holiday honoring the liberation of African Americans from slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, which... | Rate it: | |
The Jungle is a 1906 novel by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in... | Rate it: | |
"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. His faithful sister buries hi... | Rate it: | |
"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 while his mother is aw... | Rate it: | |
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 and power in return for his first-b... | Rate it: | |
"The Kite and the Nightingale" is a representation of Jean de La Fontaine's classic style, featuring anthropomorphic characters engaged in moral and philosophical debates. This story, laced with cl... | Rate it: | |
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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 buried in the field... | Rate it: | |
The Lark and Her Little Ones with the Owner of a Field The Lark and Her Little Ones with the Owner of a Field is a fable that teaches readers about cunningness and intelligence. It tells the story of a Lark who builds a nest in a wheat field while the ... | Rate it: | |
The 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 from predators. One ... | Rate it: | |
Sean Fitzgerald is an Irish artist living in a remote area of the North West of the country, surrounded by nature and ancient places. Not far from his home, there are many legendary places such as ... | Rate it: | |
"The Last Dream of the Old Oak" is a narrative by Hans Christian Andersen that personifies an ancient oak tree. Over centuries, the oak tree has witnessed historical events, seasons change, and the... | Rate it: | |
I enjoy writing stories with epic and mysterious characters, so I had a lot of fun with this fantasy story. | Rate it: | |
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"The Last Pearl" is actually not a book by Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen, a Danish author, is well-known for his fairy tales such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling". As of now, the... | Rate it: | |
The League of the Rats is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a group of rats who try to put a bell on a cat to alert them of its approach. Through a thoughtful narrative filled ... | Rate it: | |
"The Leap at Rhodes" is not a book but a well-known fable by Aesop, a Greek storyteller. The story serves as a message about proving one's claims through deeds rather than mere words. It tells the ... | Rate it: | |
I saw a dog that looked like fried chicken this morning, and it inspired me to write this. | Rate it: | |
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.. ... | Rate it: | |
The Legend of the Eclipto: Deity of the Solar Eclipse A story about the Solar Eclipse. I wrote this story out of sheer randomness. It's a little long, but please take your time reading it! It took a lot of brainstorming. | Rate it: | |
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The Lion by Jean de La Fontaine is not a book, but a character from his famous collection of fables, where the lion often appears as the king of the animal kingdom symbolizing strength and power. H... | Rate it: | |
"The Lion and the Ass" is a classic fable from Aesop, a famed Greek storyteller. This short tale is about an unusual partnership between a lion and an ass. They decide to hunt together, and the ass... | Rate it: | |
"The Lion and the Ass" is a collection of classic fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories provide moral lessons about life and human nature, told through the adventures and misfortunes... | Rate it: | |
"The Lion and the Gnat" is a fable by Aesop that underscores the idea that physical size isn't always synonymous with power. It tells the story of an arrogant lion and a seemingly insignificant gna... | Rate it: | |
"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 size, manages to de... | Rate it: |
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