| Author |
La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695 |
| Title |
Fables de La Fontaine. Tome Second
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fontaine%27s_Fables
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif
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| Summary |
"Fables de La Fontaine. Tome Second" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables written during the 17th century, specifically in the literary period known as the Classicism of France. This work presents a series of moral tales through engaging narratives that include animal characters, illustrating human behavior and societal norms. The fables blend humor, wisdom, and keen observations about life, making them accessible and relevant across generations. In this volume, La Fontaine continues to explore various themes through a series of stories, each featuring anthropomorphized animals that personify different human qualities and flaws. Notable tales include 'The Lion and the Rat,' which speaks to the value of even the smallest beings in times of need, and 'The Wolf and the Fox,' showcasing deceit and cunning. Through the use of clever dialogue and unexpected twists, La Fontaine communicates moral lessons about justice, friendship, foolishness, and the consequences of actions. The fables provoke thought and reflection on human nature while maintaining an entertaining narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Fables, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17942 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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