Davidb's Books Page #23
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 1,164 books total — keep up the great work!
The Fox with His Tail Cut Off"The Fox with His Tail Cut Off" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that features a fox who lost his tail. In the story, the fox attempts to persuade other foxes that they would be... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare's Ears"The Hare's Ears" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine which addresses pride, humility, and the courage to be true to oneself, even in the face of ridicule or rejection. The... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Fortune and the Little Child"Fortune and the Little Child" is a collection of poetic stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories commonly feature animals as characters who learn life lessons about morality,... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mountain in Labour"The Mountain in Labour" is a part of the collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a brief tale that uses animals to portray human follies and lessons. In this fable, a... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Oracle and the Impious ManThe Oracle and the Impious Man is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that works to convey a moral lesson about the dangers of skepticism. In the tale, an impious or disrespectful man... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and His Children"The Old Man and His Children" is a moral fable by Jean de La Fontaine that was included in his collection of tales named Fables. The story revolves around an old man living with... | 40 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Saying of SocratesThe Saying of Socrates is a thoughtful compilation of the renowned philosopher's teachings, philosophies, and dialogues. French writer Jean de La Fontaine explores the profound... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horse and the Wolf"The Horse and the Wolf" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit and cunning. In the story, a sly wolf convinces a strong horse that he should allow him... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Bust"The Fox and the Bust" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This short tale tells the story of a fox who comes across a bust, an impressive piece of art. The fox praises the... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag"The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable that tells a tale of retaliation and consequences. The story follows a horse that seeks... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals Sending a Tribute to AlexanderThe Animals Sending a Tribute to Alexander is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers around the theme of tribute and submission. It depicts animals sending a tribute to... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Woman and Her ServantsThe Old Woman and Her Servants is a moral tale by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around an old woman and her two servants. She treats them harshly, and hence, they decide to... | 40 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frog and the Rat"The Frog and the Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that presents a moral lesson about ambition and consequences. The story revolves around a frog who, desiring to be as big... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Camel and the Drift-Wood"The Camel and the Driftwood" is a collection of fables inspired by Aesop's tales. Jean de La Fontaine uses anthropomorphic animals to illustrate morals and life lessons. In the... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Battle Between the Rats and WeaselsIn Battle Between the Rats and Weasels, Jean de La Fontaine draws an analogy between human wars and a grand conflict between animals. The unconditional warfare between rats and... | 105 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Little Fish and the FishermanThe Little Fish and the Fisherman is a story that follows an old fisherman who catches a small fish. The little fish pleads with the fisherman to let him go, promising he will... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Man and the Wooden IdolIn "Man and the Wooden Idol," Jean de La Fontaine delves into an anthropological tale of religious and spiritual discovery. The book takes readers on an expedition, following a... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the Little DogThe Ass and the Little Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which tells the story of an ass who becomes envious of a little dog's close relationship with their owner. The ass... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Woodman and Mercury"The Woodman and Mercury" is a morality fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story features a woodcutter who loses his axe in a river and is given a golden and a silver axe by... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Gardener and His Master"The Gardener and His Master" is a morality tale by French author, Jean de La Fontaine. It revolves around the story of an old gardener who dares to advise his master about... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fly and the Ant"The Fly and the Ant" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, one of the most famous fabulists in France. The book includes the named tale in which a fly and an ant... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lark and Her Little Ones with the Owner of a FieldThe 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... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Weasel in the Granary"The Weasel in the Granary" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. Each tale, including the titular story about a weasel trapped in a granary, offers moralistic... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drowned Woman"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... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion Grown OldThe Lion Grown Old is part of a series of fables penned by the French author, Jean de La Fontaine. This story illustrates the life lessons of power dynamics and respect through... | 22 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child"The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine that explores morality, and the consequences of human and animal behavioral patterns.... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf, the Goat, and the Kid"The Wolf, the Goat, and the Kid" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches lessons about trust and the dangers of deceit. The story revolves around a mother goat who leaves... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Swan and the Cook"The Swan and the Cook" is a satirical short story by Jean de La Fontaine. Drawing on the traditional animal fable, the narrative revolves around a swan saved by a cook from being... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion Defeated by Man"The Lion Defeated by Man" by Jean de La Fontaine is a thought-provoking fable primarily viewing the human triumph over the King of the Jungle. It reflects philosophical insights... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Stork"The Wolf and the Stork" is a classic fable from French folklorist, Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is centered around a cunning wolf and a selfless stork. The wolf, after getting... | 83 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
