02156cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450071001492640051002203000047002713360026003183370026003443380036003705000031004065080017004375201267004545340045017216530015017667000031017818560042018127543UtSlPG20260610133209.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLa Fontaine, Jean de,d1621-169510aQuotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-27  aDavid Widger  a"Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine" by La Fontaine is a collection of moral tales and fables that highlight the complexities of human behavior, written in the late 17th century. La Fontaine, a prominent French fabulist and poet, draws on various literary influences and traditions to craft stories that are both entertaining and instructional. The book encapsulates a blend of wit, wisdom, and satire, offering insights into love, greed, and societal norms of his time.  The content of the book is rich with characters that embody various traits and moral dilemmas, often drawn from everyday life. The tales include humorous and poignant narratives about relationships, deception, and societal expectations, such as the story of a husband and his servant-girl or the cunning dealings of an avaricious wife. Through these tales, La Fontaine interweaves sharp observations on human nature and the follies of both men and women, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper truths hidden within the humor and playful scenarios. The collection is characterized by its clever use of dialogue and dramatic irony, engaging readers in a timeless exploration of morality and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aQuotations1 aWidger, David,d1932-2021?40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7543