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: | |
"The Elves and the Shoemaker" is a classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm where a struggling shoemaker and his wife receive unexpected help from mysterious elves. After noticing their d... | Rate it: | |
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"The Emperor's New Suit" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It involves a vain Emperor who cares too much about his clothing and appearance. Deceived by two swindlers who promise t... | Rate it: | |
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The essays on this book are the notes from the e – learning courses that were given by the thinker and author Alexis Karpouzos during the winter of 2012. | Rate it: | |
The End of the Young Family Feud "The End of the Young Family Feud" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a captivating short story that explores themes of family conflict, reconciliation, and the bonds that unite us. Set in the picturesque ... | Rate it: | |
"The Endless Tale" by James Baldwin is a poignant exploration of identity, race, and the intricate narratives that shape human experience. Through a blend of personal reflection and social commenta... | Rate it: | |
"The English Fox" is not a standalone book written by Jean de La Fontaine. The character of "The English Fox" actually occurs in one of his highly acclaimed fables, within the larger collection of ... | Rate it: | |
"The Englishman of Etretat" is a novella by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, jealousy, and social dynamics through the lens of a picturesque coastal village in France. The story cent... | Rate it: | |
If you ever have been fully engaged in any social or professional activity, you might have been experiencing a mental state that psychologists define as “flow”. You are completely involved and you ... | Rate it: | |
"The Ethics of Pig" by O. Henry is a witty short story that explores themes of morality, selfishness, and social class through the lens of a humorous and ironic narrative. The plot follows a group ... | Rate it: | |
"The Ettrick Shepherd" is a novella by James Baldwin, originally published in 1959. It tells the poignant story of a young African American man's search for identity and belonging in a post-war Ame... | Rate it: | |
The Exact Science of Matrimony "The Exact Science of Matrimony" is a witty and thought-provoking short story by O. Henry, exploring the complexities and quirks of love and marriage. Through the lens of humor and keen o... | Rate it: | |
"The Examining Magistrate" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of bureaucracy, human nature, and moral ambiguity. The narrative follows an examining magistrate who arri... | Rate it: | |
The Exposure of Lord Stansford "The Exposure of Lord Stansford" by Robert Barr is a captivating mystery novel that follows the unforeseen adventures of Lord Stansford, whose reputation and life come under threat due to a series ... | Rate it: | |
"The Eye of the Master" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic work that delves into the importance of personal involvement in one's own affairs. This moral story cleverly uses animal characters, main... | Rate it: | |
A Story about a lost girl. | Rate it: | |
"The Falcon and the Capon" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animal characters to reflect human behaviour. The story explores a tamed falcon who refuses to hunt capons, pointing out that ... | Rate it: | |
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"The False Gems" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of deception, wealth, and the nature of love. The narrative follows a middle-class couple, Monsieur and Madame Lantin, wh... | Rate it: | |
"The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a heartwarming short story that captures the essence of holiday spirit and the importance of generosity and community. Set against the bac... | Rate it: | |
A young lonely boy is haunted by a creature that claims to be his friend. Taking the shape of those the boy is familiar with, but not quite right. | Rate it: | |
"The Farm-House Kitchen" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a charming exploration of rural life and domesticity in 19th-century New England. Through rich descriptions and thoughtful anecdotes, Jewett capture... | Rate it: | |
The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock The Farm-Yard Cock and the Weather-Cock is a delightful short story by Hans Christian Andersen about two roosters - a humble farmyard cock and a high, gleaming weather-cock on a tall tower. The boo... | Rate it: | |
The Farmer and His Sons is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches the value of hard work and unity as strength. On his deathbed, a farmer gives his lazy sons a lesson in unity by telling them about a... | Rate it: | |
"The Farmer and the Cranes" by Aesop is a classic fable that tells the story of a farmer whose field is full of cranes feasting on his newly sown corn. Initially, the farmer uses harmless... | Rate it: |

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