Davidb's Books Page #64
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The Frogs Who Asked for a King"The Frogs Who Asked for a King" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a community of frogs who, unhappy with their current way of life, plead with the gods to... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cock and the FoxThe Cock and the Fox by Jean de La Fontaine is a French fable that tells the story of a cunning fox who tries to trick a cock into allowing it to eat him. Through quick thinking,... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miller, His Son, and the Ass"The Miller, His Son, and the Ass" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This story focuses on a Miller, his son, and their donkey en route to sell in the market. Along their... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird Wounded by an Arrow"The Bird Wounded by an Arrow" is a fable that highlights the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. The plot revolves around a bird that is mortally... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bat and the Two Weasels"The Bat and the Two Weasels" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a bat who gets caught in the nests of two weasels on separate occasions. The bat cleverly... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Peacock Complaining to Juno"The Peacock Complaining to Juno" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine that is composed of fables in verse format. The main story revolves around a peacock who complains... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Bulls and the FrogThe Two Bulls and the Frog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of conflict, survival and power dynamics. The story recounts a battle between two bulls for... | 63 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare and the Frogs"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... | 309 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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,... | 67 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dove and the Ant"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... | 486 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Rat"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... | 244 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with SaltThe 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... | 74 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Gnat"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... | 88 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Stork"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... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Council Held by the Rats"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... | 281 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Oak and the Reed"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... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drones and the Bees"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... | 75 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Pullet and the Pearl"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.... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 66 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf Turned ShepherdThe 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... | 111 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Death and the Unhappy Man"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... | 121 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Simonides Rescued by the GodsIn 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... | 101 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Death and the Woodcutter"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... | 975 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Robbers and the AssThe 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,... | 82 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the LambThe 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... | 841 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dragon with Many Heads, and the Dragon with Many TailsThe 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... | 95 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and His Image"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... | 133 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 122 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wallet"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... | 189 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
