Editorial »
Recently Added Books Page #19
Our vibrant community of passionate editors is making sure Literature.com is up to date with the latest and greatest books from all over the world.
 | "The Hare and the Frogs" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animals to deliver a message about perspective and fear. In the story, a frightened hare disturbs a gathering of frogs while running from an unknown threat. Seeing the frogs scatter in fear makes the hare realize that there migh... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | 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, while engrossed in observing the stars and the heavens, accidentally falls into a well. The book serves as an allegory ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Dove and the Ant" is a classic tale by French writer Jean de La Fontaine that promotes themes of kindness and reciprocity. The story revolves around an ant, who, after being saved from drowning by a dove, returns the favor by warning the dove about a looming hunter. It serves as a compelling... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Lion and the Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that emphasizes the importance of kindness and the potential for reciprocity. The story tells of a rat who inadvertently wakes a lion from sleep. The lion spares the rat's life when he pleads for mercy and later, the rat comes to the lion's... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with Salt The 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 while the other is loaded with salt. After crossing a river, the salt-laden ass discovers his load is much lighter sin... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "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 defeat and humiliate a majestic lion, proving that even the most seemingly insignificant creatures can... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "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 fox, inviting the stork to dinner and serving soup in a shallow dish, which the stork couldn't eat with its long beak... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Middle-Aged Man and the Two Widows "The Middle-Aged Man and the Two Widows" is a poignant narrative written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a middle-aged man who finds himself entangled in relationships with two recent widows. Each woman offers a unique lifestyle and possesses distinct characteristics that cause ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Wolf Pleading Against the Fox Before the Ape "The Wolf Pleading Against the Fox Before the Ape" is one of Jean de La Fontaine's celebrated fables, translated into English for a global audience. This story features a disagreement between a wolf and a fox, and they seek judgment from an ape. Symbolic of human society, the fable explores theme... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Council Held by the Rats" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine depicting one of his most popular fables. In this story, the rats gather to debate how to rid themselves of their biggest adversary, the cat. The story, dripping in satire and allegorical commentary, explores themes such as the natur... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | 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 for more, highlighting the importance of contentment and satisfaction in leading a fulfilling life. It details the sto... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Oak and the Reed" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches about humility and understanding our limitations. The story features a mighty oak that mocks a frail reed for its weakness. However, when a storm comes, it is the rigid oak tree that gets uprooted while the flexible reed surviv... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Drones and the Bees" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable that explores the conflict between the industrious bees and the idle drones. The bees and the drones dispute over who has the right to the honey. They take the case to the wasp to sort things out; however, the decision might not ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Pullet and the Pearl" is a charming fable from renowned French fabulist, Jean de La Fontaine. The story is about a hen who finds a pearl while she's pecking at some food. Ignorant of its value, she would rather have a grain of barley than this precious gem. Through this fable, La Fontaine el... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | 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 history, uses anthropomorphic characters and situations relatable to children to teach crucial life lessons. The main narrat... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Wolf Turned Shepherd is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a wolf who disguises himself as a shepherd in order to trick and eat the sheep. The story serves as a lesson about caution, the deceptive nature of appearances, and the danger of trusting those who have done ha... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Death and the Unhappy Man" is a philosophical book by Jean de La Fontaine. It explores the topic of mortality through a dialogue between an elderly, unhappy man and death personified. The man, dissatisfied with his life, continually pleads with death to take him, while death, despite its terrify... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | In Simonides Rescued by the Gods, Jean de La Fontaine presents an intriguing narrative about Simonides, a renowned poet from ancient Greece. The story revolves around a miraculous incident where Simonides is saved by the gods. After writing an ode honoring a pair of famous athletes, but also ment... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Death and the Woodcutter" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that explores various human attitudes towards death. This story depicts a weary and destitute woodcutter who, in a moment of despair, inadvertently calls upon Death. However, when confronted with the grim reaper, he attempts to trick De... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Robbers and the Ass is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. In this story, an ass carrying gold is intercepted by thieves who kill it to divvy up the treasure. However, they find nothing inside the poor animal, revealing the foolishness of their greed. The fable demonstrates the moral that... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Wolf and the Lamb is a fable from French poet, Jean de La Fontaine. The story is about a young, innocent lamb who drinks water from a stream, only to be accused by a wolf of muddying it. Despite the lamb's logical rebuttals, the wolf still chooses to devour him, displaying the unjust nature o... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many Tails The Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many Tails is a moralistic tale by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of two dragons: one bearing many heads symbolizing strength in numbers and the other having many tails denoting various deceptive methods. This social commentary maintains th... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Man and his Image" is a philosophical book by Jean de La Fontaine, which uses the allegorical narrative of a man who falls in love with his own reflection to explore themes of self-obsession, vanity, and the illusions of the self. The book combines elements of satire and Aesopian moral fable... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Town Rat and the Country Rat "The Town Rat and the Country Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a country Rat who visits a town Rat in the city. The town Rat offers to show the country Rat how to live in luxury, but their meal is interrupted by dogs. In the end, the country Rat decides to return to ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wallet" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moral fable that reveals the deceit and greed inherent in human nature. The story revolves around two characters who find a wallet full of money. The characters display their true personalities as they argue about dividing the found treasure. The author us... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the Lion The Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the Lion is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that gently uses animals to point out human faults and lessons. The novel chronicles the partnership between the heifer, the she-goat, and the lamb with the lion. Illustrated with grim humor, th... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Dog" is a morality tale by Jean de La Fontaine which illustrates the dangers of envy and desiring what others possess. The story follows the encounter of a lean, hungry wolf and a well-fed domestic dog. The dog tempts the wolf with the comforts of his life, but the wolf, realizi... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Two Mules is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of inequality, power structures, and individual destiny. In the story, two mules are traveling together: one carries food while the other carries gold. When they are attacked, the mule carrying the gold is taken by the attac... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Frog That Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox "The Frog That Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox" by Jean de La Fontaine is a cautionary fable that teaches children the dangers of envy and the futile pursuit of being someone we are not. The story centers around a frog who, after spotting a large and majestic ox, strives to inflate hersel... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Raven and the Fox is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale of cunning and trickery presents the story of a raven who, despite having outsmarted a whole host of other animals, falls victim to the crafty fox's flattery. As a cautionary tale, it highlights the perils of vanity... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Grasshopper and the Ant" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the story of a playful grasshopper and a diligent ant. In the summer, the grasshopper spends his days singing and playing, while the ant works tirelessly to store food for the winter. When winter ar... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Monseigneur the Dauphin" by Jean de La Fontaine is not a stand-alone book, but rather a dedication in the author's larger collection of works, Fables. The dedication is addressed to the Dauphin of France, the son of King Louis XIV. The Fables are composed of various short stories ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
Discuss these recent books with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In