Fool Who Sold Wisdom

Fool Who Sold Wisdom

by Jean de La Fontaine

The Fool Who Sold Wisdom is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, originally published in the 17th century. The fables are short, witty stories that often feature animals as characters and teach a moral lesson. La Fontaine's fables are known for their humor, satire, and wisdom, and they have been enjoyed by readers of all ages for centuries.

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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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