Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 17 by Jean de La Fontaine
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"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 17" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of narratives that embody the wit and humor characteristic of the author, likely written in the 17th century during the French classical period. This volume includes three distinct tales: "The Progress of Wit," "The Sick Abbess," and "The Truckers," all of which showcase La Fontaine's ingenious use of fables and moral lessons often
intertwined with social commentary. The central theme revolves around human behavior and societal norms, often with a satirical undertone that highlights the follies and follies of people. In "The Progress of Wit," a young girl named Alice seeks to acquire wit from a friar, leading to a humorous encounter that reveals the nature of learning and innocence. "The Sick Abbess" tells the story of an abbess whose illness is humorously linked to her reluctance to engage with the opposite sex, ultimately leading to a scandalous yet enlightening resolution. Lastly, "The Truckers" explores the absurdity of villagers deciding to trade their wives for variety, which culminates in both humorous consequences and moral dilemmas regarding relationships and desires. Together, these tales reflect La Fontaine's keen eye for the absurdities of human nature and the societal norms of his time. (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 17 |
| Contents | The Progress of Wit -- The Sick Abbess -- The Truckers. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 5291 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05291-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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