The Life of the Fly

The Life of the Fly is a non-fiction book written by French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre. Originally published in 1879, the book explores the world of the common housefly and delves into its behavior, anatomy, and life cycle. Fabre's writing style is engaging and poetic, and he provides fascinating insights into the life of this small but ubiquitous insect. He describes the fly's feeding habits, mating rituals, and the various stages of its development from egg to adult.The book also includes observations on other insects, such as the spider and the ant, and their interactions with the fly. Fabre's meticulous attention to detail and his passion for the subject make The Life of the Fly an informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the natural world.Overall, The Life of the Fly is a classic work of entomology that remains relevant and informative to this day.1925. The essential genius of this eminent French scientist, Fabre, lies in his ability to humanize a great phase of Nature that has long been a sealed book to the layman. The insect world, to all but the scientist, has always seemed unimportant, uninteresting and hitherto hidden in a maze of technical expressions and technical thought. But with the advent of Fabre another sun has risen to light up this little-known branch of human knowledge and human interest. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.