Project Gutenberg 2004-08-27 Public domain in the USA. 150 La Fontaine, Jean de 1621 1695 Fontaine, Jean de La De La Fontaine, Jean Fontaine, Jean de la Widger, David 1932 Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine David Widger "Quotes and Images From The Tales and Novels of Jean de La Fontaine" by La Fontaine is a collection of moral tales and fables that highlight the complexities of human behavior, written in the late 17th century. La Fontaine, a prominent French fabulist and poet, draws on various literary influences and traditions to craft stories that are both entertaining and instructional. The book encapsulates a blend of wit, wisdom, and satire, offering insights into love, greed, and societal norms of his time. The content of the book is rich with characters that embody various traits and moral dilemmas, often drawn from everyday life. The tales include humorous and poignant narratives about relationships, deception, and societal expectations, such as the story of a husband and his servant-girl or the cunning dealings of an avaricious wife. Through these tales, La Fontaine interweaves sharp observations on human nature and the follies of both men and women, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper truths hidden within the humor and playful scenarios. The collection is characterized by its clever use of dialogue and dramatic irony, engaging readers in a timeless exploration of morality and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Quotations PQ Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: French Literature 48928 2025-08-03T11:50:34.593707 text/html 27241 2025-07-17T06:45:46 text/html 306550 2025-08-03T11:50:36.626731 application/epub+zip 305153 2025-08-03T11:50:35.041686 application/epub+zip 72255 2025-08-03T11:50:34.826679 application/epub+zip 341277 2025-08-03T11:50:37.868711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342238 2025-08-03T11:50:36.408708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110226 2022-09-04T06:32:18.101612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36328 2025-08-03T11:50:34.451713 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16400 2025-07-17T06:29:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16513 2025-08-03T11:50:37.990687 application/rdf+xml 15008 2025-08-03T11:50:34.922711 image/jpeg 2486 2025-08-03T11:50:34.871692 image/jpeg 281831 2025-08-03T11:50:34.608731 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