Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes by Jean de La Fontaine

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Author La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Annotator Gibbs, J. W. M.
Translator Wright, Elizur, 1804-1885
Title Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fontaine%27s_Fables
Credits Produced by Thomas Berger, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "The Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables written during the 17th century, renowned for their moral lessons and insightful commentary on human nature. This enduring work features a range of allegorical characters such as animals, each representing different facets of society, used to convey profound truths about human behavior and ethics, often through wit and humor. At the start of this edition, the translator Elizur Wright explains the historical context and significance of La Fontaine's work, marking its essential contribution to fable literature. The introductory fables, such as "The Grasshopper and the Ant" and "The Raven and the Fox," showcase La Fontaine’s skill in intertwining entertainment with moral lessons, as characters navigate decisions that highlight virtues like hard work, prudence, and the hazards of vanity. A consistent theme throughout is the exploration of societal norms and personal choices, making these fables resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fables, French -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 7241
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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