The Life of the Grasshopper

By Jean-Henri Fabre

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a world where insects defy expectations as an entomologist rewrites familiar fables with scientific observations, altering everything you thought you knew about nature's smallest players.

Genres

Nature/Gardening/Animals Science - General

Released

2021-11-02

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Summary

"The Life of the Grasshopper" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a late 19th-century science book that examines the lives of grasshoppers and similar insects. It looks at their life cycles and how they interact with their environments, including the stories people tell about them. Fabre uses careful observation to explore nature through the study of insects. The story starts by questioning the popular story of the Cicada and the Ant, suggesting that the Ant is actually the thief, and the Cicada is generous. This introduction leads to a more thorough exploration of the Cicada's changes and its role in the world, mixing stories with scientific study.