This edition had all images removed.
Title: Fables de Florian
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel (images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Fables de Florian" by Florian is a collection of fables written in the late 18th century. This work presents a series of short narratives, each imparting moral lessons through the interactions of animals and sometimes humans. The book aims to entertain while also educating its readers on virtues and vices, echoing the tradition of earlier fabulists like La Fontaine. At the start of "Fables de Florian," the narrator reflects on their pursuit of writing fables, prompted by a recommendation from a friend to share their work with an elderly aficionado of fables. The scene introduces a charming old man, characterized by warmth and wisdom, who listens attentively to the narrator’s recitations and offers insights on the craft of fable writing. Through a dialogue about the essence and complexity of fables, the narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy compared to revered predecessors like La Fontaine, establishing a foundation for the exploration of themes such as humility, creativity, and the relationship between truth and allegory. This opening portion sets the tone for a reflective journey interwoven with the classic tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Florian, 1755-1794
Editor: Jauffret, L. F. (Louis François), 1770-1840
EBook No.: 58251
Published: Nov 8, 2018
Downloads: 68
Language: French
Subject: Fables, French
Subject: French poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fables de Florian
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel (images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Fables de Florian" by Florian is a collection of fables written in the late 18th century. This work presents a series of short narratives, each imparting moral lessons through the interactions of animals and sometimes humans. The book aims to entertain while also educating its readers on virtues and vices, echoing the tradition of earlier fabulists like La Fontaine. At the start of "Fables de Florian," the narrator reflects on their pursuit of writing fables, prompted by a recommendation from a friend to share their work with an elderly aficionado of fables. The scene introduces a charming old man, characterized by warmth and wisdom, who listens attentively to the narrator’s recitations and offers insights on the craft of fable writing. Through a dialogue about the essence and complexity of fables, the narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy compared to revered predecessors like La Fontaine, establishing a foundation for the exploration of themes such as humility, creativity, and the relationship between truth and allegory. This opening portion sets the tone for a reflective journey interwoven with the classic tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Florian, 1755-1794
Editor: Jauffret, L. F. (Louis François), 1770-1840
EBook No.: 58251
Published: Nov 8, 2018
Downloads: 68
Language: French
Subject: Fables, French
Subject: French poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.