"The Drowned Woman" is not actually a book but one of the hundreds of fables written by Jean de La Fontaine, a French author. La Fontaine's fables are short tales often featuring animals and convey... | Rate it: | |
"The Drunkard" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores the themes of addiction, despair, and the human condition. The narrative centers on a man's struggle with alcoholism and its destr... | Rate it: | |
"The Drunkard and His Wife" is a moral tale captured in fable form by renowned French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story portrays a man excessively fond of wine and his wife who tries to make hi... | Rate it: | |
"The Drunkard's Dream" is a short story by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, an influential Irish writer known for his contributions to the gothic and supernatural genres. This tale explores themes o... | Rate it: | |
A true American story that will keep you magnetized to the pages. Set in the heart of the USA the author tells the tale of his teenage struggles. | Rate it: | |
"The Dryad" is an intricate tale by Danish fairy tale legend, Hans Christian Andersen. The storyline follows a Dryad - a mythological tree spirit - who impatiently longs to explore beyond her solit... | Rate it: | |
"The Duel" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of honor, existentialism, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the late 19th century, the narrative follow... | Rate it: | |
"The Duelist" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a poignant short story that explores themes of honor, pride, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in 19th-century Russia, it follows the lif... | Rate it: | |
"The Dulham Ladies" is a short story by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores the lives of women in a small coastal town in New England. Through the lens of the titular ladies, Jewett examines themes of ... | Rate it: | |
"The Dumb Book" by Hans Christian Andersen is not a traditional book with a running narrative. Instead, it is a collection of roughly sixty fairy tales and stories written by the famous Danish auth... | Rate it: | |
The Eagle and the Beetle is a tale from Aesop's Fables that exemplifies humility and the potential power of the weak against the strong. It tells the story of a beetle who seeks revenge on an eagle... | Rate it: | |
"The Eagle and the Beetle" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable that imparts valuable lessons about retaliation and power dynamics. In this story, a humble beetle seeks revenge on the mighty e... | Rate it: | |
"The Eagle and the Jackdaw" is a classic fable by Aesop depicting the tale of a jackdaw who aspires to be as majestic as an eagle. The jackdaw, dazzled by the spectacle of the eagle soaring high in... | Rate it: | |
"The Eagle and the Kite" is a classic fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the dangers of unwise partnerships and false security. The story revolves around a kite who asks an eagle ... | Rate it: | |
"The Eagle and the Magpie" is a captivating folktale by Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist. A story centred around the association of a noble eagle and a cunning magpie, it uses the re... | Rate it: | |
"The Eagle and the Owl" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that is part of his collection of tales. This story portrays the unlikely friendship between an eagle and an owl, emphasizing the themes of... | Rate it: | |
The Eagle, the Wild Sow, and the Cat "The Eagle, the Wild Sow, and the Cat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around the unusual friendship between three animals - an eagle, a wild sow, and a cat. The cat cleverly ... | Rate it: | |
Continues the story of the Bouchard family begun in "Dynasty of death." | Rate it: | |
The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot "The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the tragic consequences of unequal relationships. The story presents an earthen pot and an iron pot trying to navi... | Rate it: | |
"The Easter Egg" by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki, is a whimsical short story that blends elements of fantasy and humor. It follows the tale of a young boy named Victor, who encounters a my... | Rate it: | |
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"The Education of Betty" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a novel that follows the life of a young girl named Betty, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Set in the idyllic yet... | Rate it: | |
"The Effeminates" is a novella by French author Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of masculinity, societal norms, and the complexities of human desire. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-ce... | Rate it: | |
"The Egotistical Couple" is a satirical novella by Charles Dickens that explores the lives of a self-absorbed couple whose self-importance and obsession with status lead to humorous yet poignant si... | Rate it: | |
"The Elder Sister," a poignant short story by Rabindranath Tagore, explores the complexities of familial relationships, love, and sacrifice through the lens of two sisters. The narrative centers on... | Rate it: | |
"The Elephant" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant and thought-provoking novella that explores the themes of human emotion, isolation, and the complex relationship between humans and animals. Set in ... | Rate it: | |
The Elephant and Jupiter's Monkey The 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 king of all the a... | Rate it: | |
"The Elephant's Child" is a charming children's story by Rudyard Kipling, part of his "Just So Stories." It tells the tale of a curious young elephant who, driven by an insatiable desire to underst... | Rate it: | |
I wrote this story because I was inspired by Celtic music and folklore about elves and other magical creatures. | Rate it: | |
"The Elf of the Rose" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a rose elf who witnesses the murder of a man who was loved by a young woman. After attempting to get help from other magical c... | Rate it: | |
The Elfin Hill is a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about an Elfin maiden who is chosen for the Elf King's son, but she ignores every suitor and only enjoys singing about mortal life. Her beau... | Rate it: | |
"The Elk" by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki, is a short story that showcases the author's signature wit and social commentary. Set in a period where British society's norms and conventions a... | Rate it: |

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»Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?
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Leo Tolstoy