Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 31 La Fontaine, Jean de 1621 1695 Fontaine, Jean de La De La Fontaine, Jean Fontaine, Jean de la Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 16 Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. The Amorous Courtesan -- Nicaise. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 16" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of literary works, specifically a blend of tales and short stories, attributed to the famed French fabulist. Written during the 17th century, this volume draws on themes of love, social norms, and human behavior, reflecting the cultural dynamics of early modern France. The narratives are imbued with humor and moral lessons, making them insightful explorations of the complexities of human relationships. The collection contains two notable pieces: "The Amorous Courtesan" and "Nicaise." In "The Amorous Courtesan," the story unfolds around Constance, a proud and alluring woman who, despite her haughty disposition, finds herself in a tumultuous romance with a Roman gentleman named Camillus. As their relationship deepens, they navigate the tensions between societal expectations and their desires, resulting in a poignant commentary on love and the transformation it inspires. "Nicaise," on the other hand, tells the story of a naive apprentice who is enamored by his master’s daughter. His lack of worldly experience leads him to misunderstand the subtleties of romantic encounters, culminating in humorous and critical insights about seizing opportunities in love, and the dangers of hesitation. Both tales cleverly weave themes of love, deception, and the consequences of one's actions, showcasing La Fontaine's sophisticated storytelling and keen observation of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en French poetry -- Translations into English Fables, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 67712 67639 2024-10-03T04:42:38.589984 2023-10-03T05:05:02.903609 text/html text/html 67705 67632 2024-10-03T04:42:38.891902 2023-10-03T05:05:03.047623 text/html text/html 103016 2024-10-03T04:42:44.939898 application/epub+zip 101833 2024-10-03T04:42:42.329885 application/epub+zip 85389 2024-10-03T04:42:41.089892 application/epub+zip 272215 2024-10-03T04:42:46.627894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263807 2024-10-03T04:42:44.161875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225782 2022-09-03T06:45:12.836525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50020 49998 2024-10-03T04:42:38.350926 2023-10-03T05:05:02.751594 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 45104 2020-12-28T17:43:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17609 2020-12-28T17:43:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19448 2024-10-03T04:42:46.748932 application/rdf+xml 20258 2024-10-03T04:42:41.626892 image/jpeg 4516 2024-10-03T04:42:41.357914 image/jpeg 102430 2024-10-03T04:42:38.897922 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia