Fables Of La Fontaine

Fables of La Fontaine

by Jean de La Fontaine

This collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, a celebrated French author, presents a diverse range of stories featuring animals as the central characters. Through engaging narratives and witty rhymes, La Fontaine explores timeless themes of human nature, morality, and social dynamics. These fables, translated by Walter Thornbury, offer valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior and provide enduring lessons that resonate across cultures and generations. The book also includes biographies of both La Fontaine and Aesop, providing context for the literary tradition of fables. Readers will find themselves captivated by the artistry and wisdom embedded within these classic tales.

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Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across...

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