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100 1 _aLa Fontaine, Jean de,
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245 1 0 _aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aThe Two Friends -- The Country Justice -- Alice Sick -- The Kiss Returned -- Sister Jane -- An Imitation of Anacreon -- Another Imitation of Anacreon.
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 10" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of whimsical and satirical tales written during the 17th century. This volume features a selection of short stories that explore themes of friendship, justice, love, and folly through humor and moral lessons. La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist, is known for his ability to incorporate human traits into animal characters and tales that often reflect societal norms and behaviors of his time. The collection includes engaging stories such as "The Two Friends," which tells the tale of two friends competing for the affection of a child they both believe to be their own, showcasing the complexities of relationships and love. In "The Country Justice," La Fontaine humorously illustrates the perplexities of legal judgments when a country magistrate resorts to drawing straws to settle a dispute he cannot comprehend. "Alice Sick" conveys a more somber note as a woman seeks guidance from her confessor only to learn that he has passed away. The other stories in this volume continue to blend irony and insight, exploring themes of desire, fidelity, and the nature of human affection, culminating in a rich tapestry of moral explorations that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. (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/5284
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