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100	1		_aLa Fontaine, Jean de, _d1621-1695
245	1	0	_aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505	0		_aLa Fontaine's life -- Joconde.
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 01" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of short stories written in the 17th century, during the early modern period in Europe. This book showcases La Fontaine’s unique storytelling style, blending humor and moral lessons through engaging narratives that often feature themes of love, betrayal, and the intricacies of human relationships. In this first volume, La Fontaine presents a variety of tales that delve into the complexities of love and fidelity. One of the prominent stories, "Joconde," revolves around a handsome prince who, upon hearing of another equally attractive man, debates whether to abandon his wife for the opportunity of royal favor. The plot thickens when he discovers his wife's infidelity, ultimately leading to a comedic yet poignant resolution that underscores the fickle nature of both love and human behavior. Throughout the tales, La Fontaine employs wit and satire, presenting characters that embody various virtues and vices, all while keeping the reader entertained with his lively prose and clever observations about society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench poetry -- Translations into English
653			_aFables, French -- Translations into English
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5275
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