Davidb's Books Page #7
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
Philomel and Progne"Philomel and Progne" is a narrative poem penned by the French author Jean de La Fontaine. It is an adaptation from Greek mythology and is a tale of two sister's revenge against a... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat Changed Into a Woman"The Cat Changed Into a Woman" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around a cat who transforms into a woman after being loved and adored by a man. The story portrays... | 15 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolves and the Sheep"The Wolves and the Sheep" is a classic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This succinct moral tale posits that the weak are often exploited by the strong. It follows the... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle"The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that tells a cautionary tale about envy and imitation. The story revolves around a common raven who... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Beetle"The Eagle and the Beetle" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable that imparts valuable lessons about retaliation and power dynamics. In this story, a humble beetle seeks... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Grapes"The Fox and the Grapes" is a classic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine, which illustrates the concept of cognitive dissonance. The story revolves around a famished fox who... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and Her Companion"The Dog and Her Companion" is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and devotion. This engaging narrative follows the story... | 16 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 20 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,... | 22 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... | 15 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... | 44 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... | 20 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... | 30 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... | 30 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... | 179 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,... | 49 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... | 362 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... | 56 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... | 57 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... | 51 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... | 41 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... | 33 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... | 37 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... | 131 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... | 67 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... | 43 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... | 53 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.... | 42 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... | 46 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... | 58 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... | 92 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... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |