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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 15 |
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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 Mandrake -- The Rhemese. | |
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 15" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of narrative poetry and short stories written during the 17th century. This work presents a humorous yet insightful exploration of human nature, love, and deception through its tales, primarily targeting a 17th-century French audience. The likely topics include social commentary on relationships and the consequences of lust and infidelity, showcased through intriguing plots involving clever characters and their exploits. In this volume, two primary stories are included: "The Mandrake" and "The Rhemese." "The Mandrake" narrates the tale of Nicia Calfucci, a foolish man desperate for a child, who is manipulated by a cunning young man named Calimachus into using a magical plant rumored to guarantee fatherhood. This leads to a comedic and morally ambiguous situation as deception unfolds between Nicia, his wife Lucretia, and Calimachus. In contrast, "The Rhemese" tells the story of a talented painter and his clever wife, who manage to outsmart two male neighbors eager for her affections, ultimately revealing the frivolity of their pursuits. Both stories weave together wit and wisdom, showcasing La Fontaine's mastery in reflecting on love's complexities and the folly of human desires. (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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