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100	1		_aLa Fontaine, Jean de, _d1621-1695
245	1	0	_aTales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 14
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		_aThe Countryman Who Sought His Calf -- Hans Carvel's Ring -- The Hermit -- The Convent Gardener of Lamporechio.
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 14" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of short tales written in the 17th century, reflective of the classical era in literature. This volume includes whimsical stories that explore themes of human behavior, morality, and the follies of society, often employing anthropomorphism and satire to deliver moral lessons. The collection features four distinct stories: "The Countryman Who Sought His Calf," where a farmer's search turns comically muddled; "Hans Carvel's Ring," which delves into marital woes and infidelity under the guise of a supernatural promise; "The Hermit," a critique of hypocrisy in religious figures and the consequences of deceit; and "The Convent Gardener of Lamporechio," which humorously illustrates the secret lives of nuns in a convent. Through these narratives, La Fontaine masterfully combines humor and moralistic commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of virtue, temptation, and the human condition. (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/5288
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