This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Original Fables of La Fontaine
Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jason Isbell, Julia Miller and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Original Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables presented in prose, likely written in the 17th century. This compilation aims to convey moral lessons through entertaining stories often featuring anthropomorphic animals, showcasing themes of wisdom, folly, and the human condition. At the start of this work, the preface highlights La Fontaine’s renowned style, which blends humor with insightful reflections on society and human nature. It emphasizes the idea that his fables provoke thought while also entertaining young readers. Three fables are introduced: "The Two Mules," which contrasts pride and humility; "The Hare and the Partridge," which illustrates the folly of mocking others; and "The Gardener and His Landlord," which critiques the self-serving behaviors of authority figures. Each tale sets the tone for the whimsical yet poignant reflections that characterize La Fontaine's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Translator: Tilney, F. C. (Frederick Colin), 1870-1951
EBook No.: 15946
Published: May 30, 2005
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Fables, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Original Fables of La Fontaine
Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jason Isbell, Julia Miller and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Original Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables presented in prose, likely written in the 17th century. This compilation aims to convey moral lessons through entertaining stories often featuring anthropomorphic animals, showcasing themes of wisdom, folly, and the human condition. At the start of this work, the preface highlights La Fontaine’s renowned style, which blends humor with insightful reflections on society and human nature. It emphasizes the idea that his fables provoke thought while also entertaining young readers. Three fables are introduced: "The Two Mules," which contrasts pride and humility; "The Hare and the Partridge," which illustrates the folly of mocking others; and "The Gardener and His Landlord," which critiques the self-serving behaviors of authority figures. Each tale sets the tone for the whimsical yet poignant reflections that characterize La Fontaine's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Translator: Tilney, F. C. (Frederick Colin), 1870-1951
EBook No.: 15946
Published: May 30, 2005
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Fables, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.