02475cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450056001492640051002053000047002563360026003033370026003293380036003555000031003915050034004225080044004565201479005005340045019796530047020246530048020718560042021195281UtSlPG20260610133136.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLa Fontaine, Jean de,d1621-169510aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 07 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-010 aThe Falcon -- The Little Dog.  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 07" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables and tales written during the 17th century, specifically in the context of the literary and cultural milieu of classical France. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and the folly of human behavior through creatively woven narratives that often include moral lessons. La Fontaine's writing, rich with allegorical significance, presents a reflection on human nature and societal norms.  The volume features two key tales: "The Falcon" and "The Little Dog." In "The Falcon," a young man named Frederick, deeply infatuated with a beautiful woman named Clytia, squanders his wealth in attempts to win her affection, ultimately leaving him destitute and heartbroken. After the death of Clytia's husband, she begins to realize Frederick's devotion, especially when he sacrifices his last possessions for her son's well-being. Conversely, "The Little Dog" tells the story of a jealous judge, Anselm, who fears for his young and beautiful wife's fidelity. He sends her away and seeks to guard her when he's away, but she is pursued by a clever suitor, Atis, who, with the aid of a magic dog, exploits the judicial couple's trust while highlighting the folly of jealousy and the nature of desires. Through these narratives, La Fontaine expertly illustrates the complexities of love and the absurdities that often accompany it. (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/5281