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100 1 _aLa Fontaine, Jean de,
_d1621-1695
245 1 0 _aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 06
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aThe Magick Cup.
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 06" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of stories written during the 17th century. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, and human folly through witty tales that often highlight moral lessons. It reflects La Fontaine's mastery in fables, where animals or supernatural elements often serve to illustrate the complexities of human behavior. One of the prominent tales in this volume is "The Magick Cup," which centers on a husband named Damon who is consumed by jealousy and suspicion regarding his wife, Calista. His anxieties lead him to a powerful enchantress, Neria, who offers him a magical cup that reveals whether a husband is a cuckold. The narrative unfolds as Damon’s insecurity spirals out of control despite the charm’s assurance, leading to comedic yet tragic consequences. Many husbands, similarly fearful, seek to determine their wives' fidelity through the cup, highlighting the absurdity of their paranoia. Ultimately, the tale serves as a cautionary reflection on trust, fidelity, and the irrational tendencies of jealousy in relationships. (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/5280
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