Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10 by Jean de La Fontaine
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"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical and satirical tales written during the 17th century. This volume features a selection of short stories that explore themes of friendship, justice, love, and folly through humor and moral lessons. La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist, is known for his ability to incorporate human traits into animal characters and tales that
often reflect societal norms and behaviors of his time. The collection includes engaging stories such as "The Two Friends," which tells the tale of two friends competing for the affection of a child they both believe to be their own, showcasing the complexities of relationships and love. In "The Country Justice," La Fontaine humorously illustrates the perplexities of legal judgments when a country magistrate resorts to drawing straws to settle a dispute he cannot comprehend. "Alice Sick" conveys a more somber note as a woman seeks guidance from her confessor only to learn that he has passed away. The other stories in this volume continue to blend irony and insight, exploring themes of desire, fidelity, and the nature of human affection, culminating in a rich tapestry of moral explorations that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10 |
| Contents | The Two Friends -- The Country Justice -- Alice Sick -- The Kiss Returned -- Sister Jane -- An Imitation of Anacreon -- Another Imitation of Anacreon. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fables, French -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5284 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05284-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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