La Fontaine, Jean de 1621-1695 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical fables and short stories written in the 17th century, during the early modern period. The book explores various themes such as love, morality, and human folly through witty and often humorous narratives. La Fontaine, known for his fables, uses anthropomorphism and satire to communicate moral lessons while entertaining his readers. In this volume, the collection features three notable tales: "The Spectacles," "The Bucking Tub," and "The Impossible Thing." "The Spectacles" tells the story of a young man disguised as a nun, who creates chaos within a convent, leading to a humorous and scandalous outcome. In "The Bucking Tub," a couple engages in a comical escapade where a lover is hidden from an unsuspecting husband, leading to playful misunderstandings. Lastly, "The Impossible Thing" revolves around a deal with a devil that highlights the futility of trying to manipulate love. Each story cleverly critiques societal norms and human relationships, revealing La Fontaine's keen insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Spectacles -- The Bucking Tub -- The Impossible Thing. Release date is 2004-03-01 This eBook was produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified French poetry -- Translations into English Fables, French -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5295 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5295 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133137.0 5295