Overview
"The Fables of La Fontaine" presents timeless allegories in verse, offering insightful reflections on human nature through the guise of animal stories. Jean de la Fontaine's enduring fables, cornerstones of French literature, use wit and charm to impart moral lessons. This meticulously prepared edition makes these classic poems accessible to a wide audience. Explore a world where animals speak and act, revealing the follies and virtues of society. Each fable, a miniature masterpiece, provides a window into universal truths. This new edition, with notes, allows readers to delve into the rich context of La Fontaine's work. Discover why these fables continue to resonate, offering wisdom and entertainment in equal measure. A beautiful and important collection of classic poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Jean de La Fontaine
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00558 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1023123266
- | ISBN-13: 9781023123266
