Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 03 by Jean de La Fontaine

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Author La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Title Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 03
Note Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Muleteer -- The Servant Girl Justified -- The Three Gossips' Wager.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 03" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables and short stories written during the 17th century, a time often characterized by the Baroque literary movement. This volume features narrative tales that blend humor and moral lessons with themes of love, desire, and societal norms, using animals and humans alike to explore these concepts. The book comprises three distinct tales: "The Muleteer," "The Servant Girl Justified," and "The Three Gossips' Wager." In "The Muleteer," a charming but lowly muleteer finds himself in a precarious situation involving a queen and her king, who unknowingly witnesses the muleteer's amorous escapades. "The Servant Girl Justified" tells of a mischievous affair between a servant and her master's husband, cleverly presented through misunderstandings and jealousies. Lastly, "The Three Gossips' Wager" follows three women who each boast about their husbands, leading to a playful competition filled with deception and comedic twists. Through these entertaining narratives, La Fontaine provides insight into human nature while critiquing social conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
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EBook-No. 5277
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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