02481cam a22003253u 4500 5284 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 10 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 The Two Friends -- The Country Justice -- Alice Sick -- The Kiss Returned -- Sister Jane -- An Imitation of Anacreon -- Another Imitation of Anacreon. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical and satirical tales written during the 17th century. This volume features a selection of short stories that explore themes of friendship, justice, love, and folly through humor and moral lessons. La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist, is known for his ability to incorporate human traits into animal characters and tales that often reflect societal norms and behaviors of his time. The collection includes engaging stories such as "The Two Friends," which tells the tale of two friends competing for the affection of a child they both believe to be their own, showcasing the complexities of relationships and love. In "The Country Justice," La Fontaine humorously illustrates the perplexities of legal judgments when a country magistrate resorts to drawing straws to settle a dispute he cannot comprehend. "Alice Sick" conveys a more somber note as a woman seeks guidance from her confessor only to learn that he has passed away. The other stories in this volume continue to blend irony and insight, exploring themes of desire, fidelity, and the nature of human affection, culminating in a rich tapestry of moral explorations that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. (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/5284 47315 47315