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_aLa Fontaine, Jean de, _d1621-1695 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 02 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-03-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe Cudgelled and Contented Cuckold -- The Husband Confessor -- The Cobbler -- The Peasant and His Angry Lord. | |
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 02" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables and short narratives written in the 17th century. This work exemplifies the classic elements of French literature from the early modern period, focusing on moral lessons and human behavior through clever storytelling. The likely topics covered in this volume include themes of love, deception, and social critique, presented with wit and humor characteristic of La Fontaine's style. The book comprises several stories that explore relationships, infidelity, and the follies of both the nobility and common folk. For instance, in "The Cudgelled and Contented Cuckold," a young man becomes infatuated with a noblewoman and devises a plan to gain her affections, only to be the victim of his own naivety. "The Husband-Confessor" tells of a knight who, in his absence, discovers his wife's infidelity in a revealing confession. "The Cobbler" illustrates the cleverness of a cobbler and his wife as they navigate a tricky financial situation with the help of deceit. Finally, "The Peasant and His Angry Lord" depicts the trials of a humble peasant who must endure harsh punishments from his lord, ultimately leading to a humorous resolution that highlights the power dynamics between the two. Overall, La Fontaine's second volume combines morality with entertainment, making it a delightful read for those interested in fables and moralistic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrench poetry -- Translations into English | ||
| 653 | _aFables, French -- Translations into English | ||
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