02192cam a22003253u 4500 5275 UtSlPG 20260610133136.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695 Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 La Fontaine's life -- Joconde. This eBook was produced by David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified French poetry -- Translations into English Fables, French -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5275 47306 47306