Davidb's Books Page #31
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The Fox and the GrapesThe Fox and the Grapes is one of Aesop's most famous fables, telling the story of a fox who, failing to reach the juicy grapes hanging high from a vine, walks away grumbling that... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Town Mouse and the Country MouseThe Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Aesop is a classic fable conveying the message of life's simple pleasures and contentment. The story revolves around a sophisticated Town... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Kid and the Wolf"The Kid and the Wolf" by Aesop is a classic fable that imparts moral lessons to young readers. The story focuses on a young goat kid who naively invites a wolf into his home... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Hercules and the Wagoner"Hercules and the Wagoner" is a moralistic short tale by Aesop. The story depicts a wagoner who, when his cart becomes stuck in a muddy ditch, prays to the mighty... | 364 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Boy and the Filberts"The Boy and the Filberts" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a young boy who sticks his hand into a pitcher full of filberts (a type of hazelnut). He grasps a... | 179 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Jackdaw"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... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Belling the Cat"Belling the Cat" is a fable attributed to Aesop, a fabulist from ancient Greece. The story involves a group of mice that hold a meeting to discuss the best way to protect... | 77 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog, the Cock, and the FoxThe Dog, the Cock, and the Fox is a classic Aesop fable that narrates the story of three unlikely companions - a dog, a cock, and a fox. Through the adventures and the tactical... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frogs and the OxThe Frogs and the Ox is a telling moralistic fable by Aesop that showcases a group of frogs being intimidated and scared by a big ox that comes to their pond. On seeing the size... | 108 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Young Crab and His MotherThe Young Crab and His Mother is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the impact and importance of setting a good example. In the story, a mother crab scolds her son for... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tortoise and the DucksThe Tortoise and the Ducks is a captivating fable by Aesop that emphasizes the dangers of greed and discontentment. It tells a story of a tortoise unsatisfied with his dull life... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Kid"The Wolf and the Kid" by Aesop is a classic fable that depicts the encounter between a fierce wolf and a young kid strayed from its flock. A cautionary tale of cunning and wit,... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Story of the Year"The Story of the Year" is a children's fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about the journey of a little girl through the four seasons of the year. Each season has its own... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Windmill"The Windmill" by Hans Christian Andersen is a symbolic tale that anthropomorphizes a windmill, attributing human thoughts and emotions to it. The narrative accompanies the... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Story of the Wind"The Story of the Wind" is not a standalone book by Hans Christian Andersen, but a part of various stories he wrote. As one of his lesser-known fairy tales, it presents an... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Will-O-the Wisp is in the Town, Says the Moor WomanThe Will-O-the Wisp is in the Town, Says the Moor Woman is a short folk tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story involves a conversation between a Moor-woman and her son about... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wild SwansThe Wild Swans is a magical tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess named Elisa who embarks on a quest to save her eleven brothers. They have been turned into swans by a... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wicked Prince"The Wicked Prince" is a fairy tale written by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It narrates the story of a wicked and relentless prince who seeks to conquer and rule the... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
What One Can Invent"What One Can Invent" is a collection of charming and imaginative stories by Hans Christian Andersen, showcasing his renowned talent for creating fairy tales that both entertain... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
In the Uttermost Parts of the SeaIn The Uttermost Parts of the Sea, Hans Christian Andersen takes readers on a magical journey as we follow the adventures of a tin soldier who is swallowed by a fish. This... | 59 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Under the Willow-Tree"Under the Willow-Tree" is a sentimental tale by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. This children's novel portrays the story of Knud, a gardener's boy who falls in love with... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ugly DucklingThe Ugly Duckling is a classic children's story by Hans Christian Andersen about a cygnet born in a barnyard who is bullied for being different from his siblings, leading him to... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two MaidensTwo Maidens is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of two maidens who find themselves tangled in a difficult situation. One is a simple human... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two Brothers"Two Brothers" is not a standalone book by Hans Christian Andersen. Instead, it is a fairy tale authored by him, sometimes included in various compilations of his works.... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Travelling CompanionThe Travelling Companion is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young man named John who, after his father's death, travels the world with a mysterious stranger who... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Top and Ball"The Top and Ball" is a short tale by Hans Christian Andersen that personifies a child's playtime toys. The story revolves around a fancy, boastful Spinning Top and a loving,... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Toad"The Toad" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the journey of a female toad who dreams of something bigger for her son. The ambitious mother wishes something... | 47 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tinder-BoxThe Tinder-Box is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a soldier who encounters an old witch. The witch promises him wealth if he retrieves a magical tinderbox for her... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Brave Tin Soldier"The Brave Tin Soldier" by Hans Christian Andersen is a poignant children's tale revolving around a one-legged tin soldier's unwavering love for a paper ballerina. Despite... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
In a Thousand Years"In a Thousand Years" is not a standalone book, but rather a short story by Hans Christian Andersen, one of his lesser-known tales. The story takes the reader into a futuristic... | 81 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Thorny Road of HonorThe Thorny Road of Honor is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the progression of Danish history through three items - a golden horn from ancient times, a... | 47 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Thistle'S Experiences"The Thistle's Experiences" is a captivating tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a Thistle who yearns for a noble lady to come and touch it with her dress. As the story... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
