Fables de Florian
by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian
'Fables de Florian' Summary
Florian's *Fables* are a collection of short stories using animal characters to teach lessons about human nature. He presents common moral dilemmas and social issues through the interactions of foxes, wolves, sheep, and other creatures. The tone is often playful, with a touch of humor, but the underlying message is one of moral responsibility. The fables explore themes such as greed, honesty, the dangers of flattery, and the importance of good deeds. While drawing from La Fontaine's tradition, Florian brings his own style and sensibility to the genre, offering a fresh perspective on age-old themes. Readers are invited to consider the deeper meaning behind each fable, reflecting on the ethical choices and societal issues presented within the charming tales.Book Details
Language
FrenchOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Misérables pour rire by Gustave Marx
« Misérables pour rire » est une adaptation humoristique du roman classique de Victor Hugo, « Les Misérables ». L'auteur, Gustave Marx, a condensé l'h...
Five O'Clock Tea by William Dean Howells
Five O'Clock Tea is a short play set during a tea party hosted by Mrs. Amy Somers, a charming widow. The play revolves around the burgeoning romance b...
Pinch of Salt by Robert Graves
LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 different recordings of A Pinch of Salt by Robert Graves. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of Jun...
Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso
Jerusalem Delivered, also known as The Liberation of Jerusalem is an epic poem by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, first published in 1581, that tells...
Chants de Maldoror by Comte de Lautréamont
Les Chants de Maldoror is a poetic novel (or a long prose poem) consisting of six cantos. It was written between 1868 and 1869 by the Comte de Lautrea...
Jingle Book by Carolyn Wells
A collection of silly poetry and limericks for children.
Lines: We Meet Not As We Parted by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Lines: We Meet Not As We Parted is a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley that explores the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The poem is written...
Australian Sunrise by James Lister Cuthbertson
Published in 1895, "Australian Sunrise" is a collection of poems by James Lister Cuthbertson that celebrates the beauty and spirit of Australia. Cuth...
Parting Guest by James Whitcomb Riley
A Parting Guest is a poem by James Whitcomb Riley, known for its heartwarming depiction of rural life in Indiana. It tells the story of a visitor's de...
Where My Books Go by William Butler Yeats
LibriVox volunteers bring you thirteen different readings of the short poem Where My Books Go by William Butler Yeats, a weekly poetry project. (Summa...
Reviews for Fables de Florian
No reviews posted or approved, yet...