Davidb's Books Page #19
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 1,164 books total — keep up the great work!
The Eagle and the Magpie"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... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck"The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck" is a captivating book written by Jean De La Fontaine that revolves around the intertwining lives of three different creatures - a bat, a bush,... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Cat and the Young MouseThe Old Cat and the Young Mouse is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of wisdom, experience, and cunning. The story involves an old, clever cat who fakes... | 241 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miser and the Ape"The Miser and the Ape" is a collection of fables with moral lessons written by Jean de La Fontaine. Each story in this collection focuses on different characters, with the two... | 47 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Two SparrowsThe Cat and the Two Sparrows is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the themes of friendship, trust, and deception. The story depicts a cunning cat who befriends... | 106 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sick Stag"The Sick Stag" is a fable from the renowned French author, Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a sick stag who hides in the forest, hoping to recover from his illness.... | 40 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... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion, the Ape, and the Two AssesThe Lion, the Ape, and the Two Asses is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that narrates the story of a Lion, an Ape and two Asses who formed an alliance. The Lion being the... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Goats"The Two Goats" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the consequences of stubbornness and lack of compromise. The story revolves around two goats who find each other... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul"The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul" is a philosophical novella by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the nature of dreams, reality, and the mysteries of existence. The story... | 45 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Farmer, the Dog, and the FoxThis is a charming and thought-provoking book that tells the tale of a cunning fox, a loyal dog, and a simple farmer. The story, written by the renowned fabulist Jean de La... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Companions of Ulysses"The Companions of Ulysses" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine, recounting the adventures of Ulysses, a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and a hero of Homer's epic poem... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Owl and the MiceThe Owl and the Mice is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about an unlikely alliance. In the story, an owl saved from a mob of birds by mice begins to act as a protector for the... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's SonThe Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's Son is a philosophical novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It narrates the journey of Jupiter's son as he is guided and taught by various ancient... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and the Three Young Men"The Old Man and the Three Young Men" is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of wisdom, age, and the futility of human vanity. The narrative revolves... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's SonThe Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's Son is a charming collection of stories by Jean de La Fontaine. This book spotlights four main characters from different... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lioness and She-BearThe Lioness and She-Bear is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, focused on the feuds and power struggles between two strong, fearless female animals: a lioness and a she-bear. The... | 45 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Peasant of the Danube"The Peasant of the Danube" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic literary piece that melds morality and humor through the colorful story of a cunning peasant living by the Danube... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son"The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable offering lessons in wisdom and virtue. It tells the story of a Monarch who, along with his... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog Whose Ears Were Cut"The Dog Whose Ears Were Cut" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a dog whose ears are cut off by a grieving Athenian as a sacrificial offering to... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The LionThe 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... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Partridge and the Fowls"The Partridge and the Fowls" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a charming tale filled with life lessons where a partridge mingles with a group of fowls. The partridge is... | 18 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Swallow and the Spider"The Swallow and the Spider" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a swallow that gets caught in the spider’s web. Despite the imminent danger, the swallow... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rabbits"The Rabbits" is a renowned part of Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. It mainly portrays the timid and fearful nature of rabbits, symbolically representing innocent or... | 106 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Peasants"The Wolf and the Peasants" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable. It centers around the relationship between the peasants and a wolf. The narrative explores themes of... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miser and His FriendThe Miser and His Friend is a lively, satirical tale by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a miser who always fears losing his wealth. When his gold gets stolen, he is... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Adventurers and the TalismanThe Two Adventurers and the Talisman is a fantasy adventure novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the tale of two brave friends who embark on a perilous journey to retrieve a... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tortoise and the Two Ducks"The Tortoise and the Two Ducks" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that reflects on the dangers of abandoning one's humble life for grandeur. The story features a... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and the Snake"The Man and the Snake" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which demonstrates the danger of acting in panic without carefully analyzing a situation. The story revolves around a man... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet"The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet" is a tale of enchantment and mystery written by Jean de La Fontaine. This captivating narrative revolves around the... | 22 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Kite and the Nightingale"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... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and His Flock"The Shepherd and His Flock" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of classic French fables that use animals and nature to explore the human condition and life's moral lessons.... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
