Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 11 by Jean de La Fontaine
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"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 11" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of literary works written during the 17th century. This book features tales that blend morality with humor, using fables and stories to critique societal norms and human behavior, a hallmark of La Fontaine's style. The content typically includes themes of love, folly, and the nature of human relationships, rendered through a playful and
engaging narrative. The volume contains multiple tales, including "Friar Philip's Geese" and "Richard Minutolo." In "Friar Philip's Geese," the narrative centers around a young man raised in isolation by his hermit father, who is shielded from the complexities of love and society. Once exposed to the outside world, he becomes enamored with a woman, leading to comedic and revealing insights about love and desire. Meanwhile, "Richard Minutolo" unfolds the romantic intrigues and deceptions among characters in Naples, showcasing a gallant youth’s attempts to seduce a beautiful lady, leading to misunderstandings and witty repartee. Both tales encapsulate La Fontaine's ability to intertwine lighthearted storytelling with deeper moral reflections, making them compelling reads. (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 11 |
| Contents | Preface to The Second Book -- Friar Philip's Geese -- Richard Minutolo. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult 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. | 5285 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05285-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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