The Fables of La Fontaine by Jean de La Fontaine
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La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
English
"The Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables published between 1668 and 1694. La Fontaine adapted tales from Western and Eastern sources into French free verse, creating 239 fables across twelve books. Originally aimed at adults, these humorous and ironical stories draw from Aesop, Indian sources, and contemporary ev...
became a cornerstone of French literature, memorized by generations of schoolchildren and celebrated for its artful storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joshua Torres
1 month agoHaving read this twice, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This sets a high standard for similar books.
Daniel Nguyen
1 month agoI came across this while researching and the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. A solid resource I will return to often.
Kenneth Wright
1 month agoAs a long-time reader of this genre, the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. Absolutely essential reading.
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Betty Scott
1 month agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the writing remains engaging even during complex sections. Truly inspiring.