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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 20 |
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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 Devil in Hell -- Neighbor Peter's Mare. | |
| 508 | _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 20" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables and narratives written during the 17th century, a time characterized by the Baroque period in French literature. This volume features intriguing moral tales, including "The Devil in Hell" and "Neighbor Peter's Mare," which encompass themes of folly, desire, and the complexities of human nature. La Fontaine is renowned for his ability to weave moral lessons into engaging narratives often featuring animals or everyday characters. In "The Devil in Hell," the story revolves around a naïve maiden named Alibech who desires to be a saint and seeks guidance from a hermit, Rustick. However, rather than leading her to sanctity, he exploits her innocence for his own desires, highlighting the hypocrisy of those who profess holiness while succumbing to sin. The narrative culminates in Alibech unwittingly participating in an act meant to “shut the Devil in Hell,” which becomes a comedic reflection on human folly and the pretense of piety. Meanwhile, "Neighbor Peter's Mare" tells the tale of a rustic rector, John, who offers to magically transform Peter's wife into a mare to improve their life; however, the plan humorously backfires when Peter's curiosity and reluctance to follow instructions interfere. Both stories encapsulate La Fontaine's wit and social critique, revealing the often duplicitous nature of desire and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFrench poetry -- Translations into English | ||
| 653 | _aFables, French -- Translations into English | ||
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