02328cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450056001492640051002053000047002563360026003033370026003293380036003555000031003915050075004225080044004975201291005415340045018326530047018776530048019248560042019725296UtSlPG20260610133137.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLa Fontaine, Jean de,d1621-169510aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 22 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-010 aThe Picture -- The Pack-Saddle -- The Ear-maker, and The Mould-Mender.  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 22" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of tales written during the 17th century, reflecting the literary style of the French classical period. This volume presents a series of fables and stories that explore themes of human behavior, social norms, and morality, often with a humorous twist. La Fontaine's works are known for their insightful commentary on society, using animals and other characters to illustrate various moral lessons.  The book features three distinct tales: "The Picture," "The Pack-Saddle," and "The Ear-maker and The Mould-Mender." In "The Picture," two nuns, eager for romantic entertainment, devise a plan that unexpectedly leads to chaotic yet amusing consequences. "The Pack-Saddle" tells a story of a jealous painter whose insecurities about his wife's fidelity lead to absurd situations, showcasing the folly of jealousy. Lastly, "The Ear-maker and The Mould-Mender" explores themes of deception and revenge, where a husband, suspicious of his wife's neighbor, concocts a clever plot for retribution when he learns of the neighbor's advances. Throughout these tales, La Fontaine expertly weaves wit and wisdom, providing both entertainment and moral insight. (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/5296