Davidb's Books Page #8
Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 607 books total — keep up the great work!
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... | 578 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,... | 55 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... | 492 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... | 44 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... | 64 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... | 60 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... | 97 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the LionThe Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the Lion is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that gently uses animals to point out human faults and lessons. The novel... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Dog"The Wolf and the Dog" is a morality tale by Jean de La Fontaine which illustrates the dangers of envy and desiring what others possess. The story follows the encounter of a lean,... | 375 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two MulesThe Two Mules is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of inequality, power structures, and individual destiny. In the story, two mules are traveling together:... | 133 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frog That Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox"The Frog That Wished to Make Herself as Big as the Ox" by Jean de La Fontaine is a cautionary fable that teaches children the dangers of envy and the futile pursuit of being... | 40 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Raven and the FoxThe Raven and the Fox is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale of cunning and trickery presents the story of a raven who, despite having outsmarted a whole host... | 925 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Grasshopper and the Ant"The Grasshopper and the Ant" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the story of a playful grasshopper and a diligent ant. In the summer, the... | 48 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Monseigneur the Dauphin"Monseigneur the Dauphin" by Jean de La Fontaine is not a stand-alone book, but rather a dedication in the author's larger collection of works, Fables. The... | 98 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dead"The Dead" is not a standalone book but is the final short story in James Joyce's collection, "Dubliners". This story follows the protagonist Gabriel... | 49 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Grace"Grace" is a short story featured in James Joyce's famous collection, Dubliners. The book is set in Dublin and provides a stark examination of Irish middle class society at the... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Mother"A Mother" is a short story, not a book, by James Joyce that appears in his collection called "Dubliners". The story revolves around Mrs. Kearney, a socially ambitious mother who... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Ivy Day in the Committee Room"Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce, part of his collection titled "Dubliners". The book centers around a group of canvassers... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Painful Case"A Painful Case" is a short story contained within James Joyce's acclaimed collection "Dubliners." The story revolves around Mr. Duffy, a man leading a life of rigid routines and... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Clay"Clay" by James Joyce is not a book itself, but one of the short stories featured in his collection named "Dubliners." The story is about Maria, a middle-aged spinster who works... | 215 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Counterparts"Counterparts" is a short story from James Joyce's collection "Dubliners", rather than a standalone book. It vividly explores the life of Farrington, a legal clerk in Dublin, who... | 49 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Little Cloud"A Little Cloud" is one of the short stories in James Joyce's collection "Dubliners." It follows the story of a man named Little Chandler, who is discontent with his mundane life... | 70 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Boarding House"The Boarding House" is a short story written by Irish author James Joyce, and is part of his collection called "Dubliners". It tells the story of Mrs. Mooney, who runs a boarding... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two Gallants"Two Gallants" is a short story written by James Joyce, it's a part of his Dubliners collection. The story follows the exploits of two lower-class Irish men, Lenehan and Corley,... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
After the Race"After the Race" is a short story by James Joyce from the collection "Dubliners". This narrative focuses on the wealth and social dynamics in Dublin, Ireland at the turn of the... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Eveline"Eveline" is a short story that is part of James Joyce's collection called "Dubliners". The story features a young Irish woman, Eveline, who is living a life of hardship in... | 64 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Araby"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce that follows a young boy in Dublin who develops an infatuation with a friend's older sister. He promises to bring her a gift from the local... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
An Encounter"An Encounter" is a short story by James Joyce, appearing in the collection of stories titled "Dubliners". It follows the youthful adventures of the narrator and his friend... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sisters"The Sisters" is a short story by James Joyce that represents a psychological exploration of an Irish boy and his reactions towards the death of Father Flynn - a priest who was... | 47 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Ginger and Pickles"Ginger and Pickles" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter, detailing the escapades of Ginger, a tomcat, and Pickles, a terrier. They run a small village... | 71 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Pigling Bland"The Tale of Pigling Bland" is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that tells the story of Pigling Bland, a pig who is forced to leave home and go to market due to... | 104 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tale of Mr. Tod"The Tale of Mr. Tod" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book telling the story of two of her most notorious characters, Mr. Tod the fox and Tommy Brock the badger.... | 312 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |