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100 1 _aLa Fontaine, Jean de,
_d1621-1695
245 1 0 _aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 13
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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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aSt. Julian's Prayer.
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 13" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables and tales written during the 17th century, a time characterized by the flourishing of literary and philosophical thought in France. This particular volume weaves narratives that often carry moral lessons, centering around themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships. In "St. Julian's Prayer," the protagonist, Reynold D'Ast, faces a series of misfortunes beginning with a robbery by three deceptive men who feigned companionship. Despite his initial belief in the protective power of a prayer he recites, Reynold finds himself alone, cold, and destitute. However, luck turns when he receives shelter from a noble widow who mistakes him for someone of good standing, allowing for a romantic encounter between them. Their unexpected union serves as a critique of social class and appearance, suggesting that fortune can favor the deserving irrespective of their current state. Ultimately, Reynold's fortunes are restored, and the tale ends with a reflection on the importance of prayer and the whims of fate, emphasizing that in times of hardship, unexpected kindness can lead to unexpected rewards. (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/5287
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