Fables de Florian by Florian
"Fables de Florian" by Florian is a collection of fables written in the late 18th century. This work presents a series of short narratives, each imparting moral lessons through the interactions of animals and sometimes humans. The book aims to entertain while also educating its readers on virtues and vices, echoing the tradition of earlier fabulists like La Fontaine. At the start of "Fables de Florian," the narrator reflects on their pursuitof writing fables, prompted by a recommendation from a friend to share their work with an elderly aficionado of fables. The scene introduces a charming old man, characterized by warmth and wisdom, who listens attentively to the narrator’s recitations and offers insights on the craft of fable writing. Through a dialogue about the essence and complexity of fables, the narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy compared to revered predecessors like La Fontaine, establishing a foundation for the exploration of themes such as humility, creativity, and the relationship between truth and allegory. This opening portion sets the tone for a reflective journey interwoven with the classic tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Florian, 1755-1794 |
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| Editor | Jauffret, L. F. (Louis François), 1770-1840 |
| Title | Fables de Florian |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel (images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fables, French |
| Subject | French poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58251 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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