The Insect is not only a scientific book, but also an outstanding literary works. “The Insect” has a special contribution in literary history. Fabre become a scientist by seeking truth, and he is also a litterateur from the perspective of love of life. When he was to take care of those lively insect, he was their friend; when he carefully observe their strange habits and instinct, he became part of them. So when Fabre describes his friends, his writing is full of vivid fun, at the same time he can discover the errors in the literary works quickly and exhorts people not to assume any kind of insect. This monumental work can be written only by people who observes insect by himself. Fabre is a best guide in the insect world.
