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Title: Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine" by La Fontaine is a collection of moral tales and fables that highlight the complexities of human behavior, written in the late 17th century. La Fontaine, a prominent French fabulist and poet, draws on various literary influences and traditions to craft stories that are both entertaining and instructional. The book encapsulates a blend of wit, wisdom, and satire, offering insights into love, greed, and societal norms of his time. The content of the book is rich with characters that embody various traits and moral dilemmas, often drawn from everyday life. The tales include humorous and poignant narratives about relationships, deception, and societal expectations, such as the story of a husband and his servant-girl or the cunning dealings of an avaricious wife. Through these tales, La Fontaine interweaves sharp observations on human nature and the follies of both men and women, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper truths hidden within the humor and playful scenarios. The collection is characterized by its clever use of dialogue and dramatic irony, engaging readers in a timeless exploration of morality and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
EBook No.: 7543
Published: Aug 27, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine" by La Fontaine is a collection of moral tales and fables that highlight the complexities of human behavior, written in the late 17th century. La Fontaine, a prominent French fabulist and poet, draws on various literary influences and traditions to craft stories that are both entertaining and instructional. The book encapsulates a blend of wit, wisdom, and satire, offering insights into love, greed, and societal norms of his time. The content of the book is rich with characters that embody various traits and moral dilemmas, often drawn from everyday life. The tales include humorous and poignant narratives about relationships, deception, and societal expectations, such as the story of a husband and his servant-girl or the cunning dealings of an avaricious wife. Through these tales, La Fontaine interweaves sharp observations on human nature and the follies of both men and women, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper truths hidden within the humor and playful scenarios. The collection is characterized by its clever use of dialogue and dramatic irony, engaging readers in a timeless exploration of morality and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
EBook No.: 7543
Published: Aug 27, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.