Fables de La Fontaine by Jean de La Fontaine
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La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
French
"Fables de La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables written in the 17th century. This celebrated work consists of short stories that often feature anthropomorphic animals, encapsulating moral lessons and social commentary. The fables reflect on human behavior and societal norms through engaging narratives." "At the start of "Fa...
of moral lessons conveyed through storytelling. La Fontaine references the ancient fabulists like Aesop and highlights the artistry of combining poetry with moral instruction. The opening also introduces the first few fables, including "The Ant and the Grasshopper," where an ant's industriousness contrasts sharply with the carefree grasshopper, setting the tone for the timeless wisdom woven throughout the collection. Additionally, La Fontaine engages the reader with rich illustrations and an invocation to the reader, establishing an intimate connection between himself and the audience." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Karen Lopez
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Absolutely essential reading.
Kimberly Brown
3 months agoOnce I started reading, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A solid resource I will return to often.
Lisa Hernandez
4 months agoHonestly, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Don't hesitate to download this.
Oliver Sanchez
3 months agoHaving read this twice, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I learned so much from this.
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Carol Jackson
3 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. A valuable addition to my digital library.