The Life of the Caterpillar

Jean-Henri Fabre (1823–1915) was a preeminent French entomologist and author whose detailed observations and poetic depiction of the insect world have earned him the moniker 'Homer of Insects' by his admirers. Though largely self-taught, his insatiable curiosity about the natural world resulted in profound contributions to the field of entomology. Fabre's pioneering research was disseminated throu...