Davidb's Books Page #60
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Education"Education" by Jean de La Fontaine is not a traditional book but a compilation of the author's fables which are noted for their wisdom and moral lessons. Through engaging and... | 84 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Pigeons"The Two Pigeons" is a poetic fable by Jean de La Fontaine. It explores the themes of love, freedom, wanderlust, and the dangers inherent in exploration. In essence, the story is... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Falcon and the Capon"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,... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Thunderbolts"Jupiter and the Thunderbolts" by Jean de La Fontaine is a metaphorical tale inspired by Greek mythology. The story spins around Jupiter, the king of gods, who is discontent with... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Hunter"The Wolf and the Hunter" is a tale by Jean de La Fontaine that uses anthropomorphized characters to depict the complex relationship between a wolf and a hunter. The storyline... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Advantage of Being Clever"The Advantage of Being Clever" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine that explores moral lessons through charming and witty tales. It underscores the importance of... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Dogs and the Dead AssThe Two Dogs and the Dead Ass by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable which tells a story of two dogs who find a dead donkey. It explores the theme of greed and folly, highlighting that... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the DogThe Ass and the Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship, survival, and societal roles. The story revolves around an ass and a dog who embark on a... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Torrent and the River"The Torrent and the River" is a profound compilation of elegantly crafted fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book delivers relatable messages about life, nature, and human... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horoscope"The Horoscope" is a classic tale where the author, Jean de La Fontaine, unravels the paradoxes of human life in a simple yet profound manner. The story revolves around a devoted... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bashaw and the Merchant"The Bashaw and the Merchant" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that encapsulates themes of business ethics, fairness, and wisdom. The story unfolds around an unjust Bashaw (a... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Funeral of the Lioness"The Funeral of the Lioness" is not a standalone book, but rather, it is one of the famed fables written by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. This fable, like many of his others,... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the ElephantThe Rat and the Elephant is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that underlines the moral that size does not define importance. The story narrates an encounter between a rat and an... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep"The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep" is a fable tale written by Jean de La Fontaine. It follows the story of three farm animals - a pig, a goat, and a sheep - and their interactions... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Friends"The Two Friends" is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. It tells the story of two close friends who go into the... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the Oyster"The Rat and the Oyster" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys moral lessons through a cleverly woven tale. The story is about a rat who, having only experienced life in... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Joker and the FishesThe Joker and the Fishes is a compelling collection of fables centered on the fascinating relationship, interplay, and implications between the cunning joker and the world of... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Tircis and AmaranthTircis and Amaranth is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that unfolds a tale of romantic love and tragedy. Set in a pastoral background, it follows the emotional journey of two... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Woman and the Secret"The Woman and the Secret" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables that revolve around the theme of secrets and the consequences that arise from holding or revealing... | 53 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and the Flea"The Man and the Flea" by Jean de La Fontaine is a satirical fable that explores the power dynamics and standards of justice in society. Through the interaction between a flea and... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening"The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening" is a captivating story that utilizes animal characters to deliver a meaningful life lesson. The narrative showcases Jean de La Fontaine's... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Power of FablesThe Power of Fables is a collection of moralistic tales by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. The stories, often featuring animals and mythical creatures as their primary... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Death and the Dying Man"Death and the Dying Man" is a philosophical book written by Jean de La Fontaine exploring the concept of mortality. Through eloquent prose and comprehensive insights, the author... | 110 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog Which Carried Round His Neck His Master's Dinner"The Dog Which Carried Round His Neck His Master's Dinner" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of a dog who carried his master's meal around his neck, only to... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Head and the Tail of the Serpent"The Head and the Tail of the Serpent" by Jean de La Fontaine is a part of La Fontaine's well-known collection, Fables. This particular fable is a tale about a snake with a... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion, the Wolf, and the FoxThe Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit, cruelty, and the abuse of power. In the tale, a lion, reigning as king, falls ill... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat, the Weasel, and the Little RabbitThe Cat, the Weasel, and the Little Rabbit is a fabled story by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is all about a conflict over a little house, which the weasel occupied after it was... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cobbler and the Banker"The Cobbler and the Banker" is a tale from the fable collection of Jean de La Fontaine. This story contrasts the lives of a simple cobbler, living a content life with limited... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fortune-Teller"The Fortune-Teller" is a Fable (short story often involving animals and teach a moral or lesson) by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around Fortunée, a poor widow who... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
An Animal in the MoonAn Animal in the Moon is a collection of short stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The book takes readers on a whimsical adventure into the world of animals, portraying them in... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune"The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune" by Jean de La Fontaine is a philosophical treatise that dives into concepts of human nature, particularly focusing on how... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Coach and the FlyThe Coach and the Fly is a classic short story by Jean de La Fontaine. It centers on a fly that believes it is extremely instrumental in making a horse-drawn carriage move while... | 230 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
