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Title: Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Spectacles -- The Bucking Tub -- The Impossible Thing.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical fables and short stories written in the 17th century, during the early modern period. The book explores various themes such as love, morality, and human folly through witty and often humorous narratives. La Fontaine, known for his fables, uses anthropomorphism and satire to communicate moral lessons while entertaining his readers. In this volume, the collection features three notable tales: "The Spectacles," "The Bucking Tub," and "The Impossible Thing." "The Spectacles" tells the story of a young man disguised as a nun, who creates chaos within a convent, leading to a humorous and scandalous outcome. In "The Bucking Tub," a couple engages in a comical escapade where a lover is hidden from an unsuspecting husband, leading to playful misunderstandings. Lastly, "The Impossible Thing" revolves around a deal with a devil that highlights the futility of trying to manipulate love. Each story cleverly critiques societal norms and human relationships, revealing La Fontaine's keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
EBook No.: 5295
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: French poetry -- Translations into 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: Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Spectacles -- The Bucking Tub -- The Impossible Thing.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical fables and short stories written in the 17th century, during the early modern period. The book explores various themes such as love, morality, and human folly through witty and often humorous narratives. La Fontaine, known for his fables, uses anthropomorphism and satire to communicate moral lessons while entertaining his readers. In this volume, the collection features three notable tales: "The Spectacles," "The Bucking Tub," and "The Impossible Thing." "The Spectacles" tells the story of a young man disguised as a nun, who creates chaos within a convent, leading to a humorous and scandalous outcome. In "The Bucking Tub," a couple engages in a comical escapade where a lover is hidden from an unsuspecting husband, leading to playful misunderstandings. Lastly, "The Impossible Thing" revolves around a deal with a devil that highlights the futility of trying to manipulate love. Each story cleverly critiques societal norms and human relationships, revealing La Fontaine's keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
EBook No.: 5295
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: French poetry -- Translations into 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.