Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete by Jean de La Fontaine
"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of stories and fables written during the late 17th century, encapsulating whimsical, humorous, and often satirical narratives. The work features a range of characters, from mischievous lovers and jealous husbands to cunning wives, lending insight into human follies and societal norms of the time, all through the lens of La Fontaine's clever wit. Theopening of this collection sets the stage by introducing the life of La Fontaine, highlighting his literary influences and the context in which he wrote. It gives way to the author's preface, where he discusses his thoughts on the tales included and addresses potential criticisms concerning their content and style. His first tale, "Joconde," follows a handsome prince who wagers that no one can match his beauty, leading to a series of unexpected romantic entanglements. This introductory portion captures the playful tone and the exploration of themes such as vanity, love, and deception, inviting readers to delve further into the engaging world of La Fontaine's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695 |
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| Title | Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | La Fontaine's life -- Preface -- Joconde -- The Cudgelled and Contented Cuckold -- The Husband Confessor -- The Cobbler -- The Peasant and His Angry Lord -- The Muleteer -- The Servant Girl Justified -- The Three Gossips' Wager -- The Old Man's Calendar -- The Avaricious Wife and Tricking Gallant -- The Jealous Husband -- The Gascon Punished -- The Princess Betrothed to the King of Garba -- The Magick Cup -- The Falcon -- The Little Dog -- The Eel Pie -- The Magnificent -- The Ephesian Matron -- Belphegor -- The Little Bell -- The Glutton -- The Two Friends -- The Country Justice Alice Sick -- The Kiss Returned -- Sister Jane -- An Imitation of Anacreon -- Another Imitation of Anacreon -- Preface To The Second Book -- Friar Philip's Geese -- Richard Minutolo -- The Monks of Catalonia -- The Cradle -- St. Julian's Prayer -- The Countryman Who Sought His Calf -- Hans Carvel's Ring -- The Hermit -- The Convent -- Gardener of Lamporechio -- The Mandrake -- The Rhemese -- The Amorous Courtesan -- Nicaise -- The Progress of Wit -- The Sick Abbess -- The Truckers -- The Case of Conscience -- The Devil of Pope-fig Island -- Feronde -- The Psalter -- King Candaules and the Doctor of Laws -- The Devil in Hell -- Neighbour Peter's Mare -- The Spectacles -- The Bucking Tub -- The Impossible Thing -- The Picture -- The Pack-Saddle -- The Ear-maker, and the Mould-mender -- The River Scamander -- The Confidant Without Knowing It, or the Stratagem -- The Clyster -- The Indiscreet Confession -- The Contract -- The Quid Pro Quo, or the Mistakes -- The Dress-maker -- The Gascon -- The Pitcher -- To Promise is One Thing, to Keep It, Another -- The Nightingale -- Epitaph of La Fontaine. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fables, French -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5300 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 553 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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