02163cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450056001492640051002053000047002563360026003033370026003293380036003555000031003915050035004225080044004575201166005015340045016676530047017126530048017598560042018075275UtSlPG20260610133136.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLa Fontaine, Jean de,d1621-169510aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-010 aLa Fontaine's life -- Joconde.  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of short stories written in the 17th century, during the early modern period in Europe. This book showcases La Fontaine’s unique storytelling style, blending humor and moral lessons through engaging narratives that often feature themes of love, betrayal, and the intricacies of human relationships.  In this first volume, La Fontaine presents a variety of tales that delve into the complexities of love and fidelity. One of the prominent stories, "Joconde," revolves around a handsome prince who, upon hearing of another equally attractive man, debates whether to abandon his wife for the opportunity of royal favor. The plot thickens when he discovers his wife's infidelity, ultimately leading to a comedic yet poignant resolution that underscores the fickle nature of both love and human behavior. Throughout the tales, La Fontaine employs wit and satire, presenting characters that embody various virtues and vices, all while keeping the reader entertained with his lively prose and clever observations about society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench poetry -- Translations into English  aFables, French -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5275