Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 96 La Fontaine, Jean de 1621 1695 Fontaine, Jean de La De La Fontaine, Jean Fontaine, Jean de la Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 16 The Amorous Courtesan -- Nicaise. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 16" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of literary works, specifically a blend of tales and short stories, attributed to the famed French fabulist. Written during the 17th century, this volume draws on themes of love, social norms, and human behavior, reflecting the cultural dynamics of early modern France. The narratives are imbued with humor and moral lessons, making them insightful explorations of the complexities of human relationships. The collection contains two notable pieces: "The Amorous Courtesan" and "Nicaise." In "The Amorous Courtesan," the story unfolds around Constance, a proud and alluring woman who, despite her haughty disposition, finds herself in a tumultuous romance with a Roman gentleman named Camillus. As their relationship deepens, they navigate the tensions between societal expectations and their desires, resulting in a poignant commentary on love and the transformation it inspires. "Nicaise," on the other hand, tells the story of a naive apprentice who is enamored by his master’s daughter. His lack of worldly experience leads him to misunderstand the subtleties of romantic encounters, culminating in humorous and critical insights about seizing opportunities in love, and the dangers of hesitation. Both tales cleverly weave themes of love, deception, and the consequences of one's actions, showcasing La Fontaine's sophisticated storytelling and keen observation of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French poetry -- Translations into English Fables, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 67884 2025-08-03T03:49:42.841774 text/html 67705 2025-01-09T18:48:28.443635 text/html 103091 2025-08-03T03:49:48.498818 application/epub+zip 101829 2025-08-03T03:49:45.933772 application/epub+zip 85385 2025-08-03T03:49:44.804768 application/epub+zip 272243 2025-08-03T03:49:50.097739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263807 2025-08-03T03:49:47.705783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225782 2022-09-03T06:45:12.836525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50020 2025-08-03T03:49:42.622773 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45104 2020-12-28T17:43:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17867 2025-08-03T03:49:50.321811 application/rdf+xml 20258 2025-08-03T03:49:45.296762 image/jpeg 4516 2025-08-03T03:49:45.050790 image/jpeg 17609 2020-12-28T17:43:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 102497 2025-08-03T03:49:42.847776 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia