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 | The Fox, the Flies, and the Hedgehog "The Fox, the Flies, and the Hedgehog" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book explores various moral and philosophical themes through tales featuring animals. Each story is a metaphorical representation of human nature, society, or life lessons. Translated and compiled from th... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Forest and the Woodman" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, which highlights moral lessons using vivid tales from the animal kingdom and nature. The main story revolves around a humble woodcutter and his interactions with the forest he inhabits, teaching valuable lessons about ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Crab and Its Daughter" is a moralistic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mother crab and her daughter, with the mother constantly reprimanding her daughter for walking sideways instead of forwards. The daughter points out that the mother also walks the same wa... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Love and Folly" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of delightful, crisp, predominantly animal-themed fables or tales, showcasing harsh realities of human nature. Through storytelling, La Fontaine uses satire and humor to impart wisdom and life lessons. He offers deep reflections on topics li... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Quarrel of the Dogs and the Cats; and, Also, That of the Cats and the Mice The Quarrel of the Dogs and the Cats; and, Also, That of the Cats and the Mice by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of two fables. The first is a tale of a bitter rivalry between dogs and cats, exploring themes of conflict, feuds and reconciliation. The second narrative is the tale of the tensi... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Eagle and the Magpie" is a captivating folktale by Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned French fabulist. A story centred around the association of a noble eagle and a cunning magpie, it uses the relationship and interactions of these two vastly different characters to deliver profound morals and ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck "The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck" is a captivating book written by Jean De La Fontaine that revolves around the intertwining lives of three different creatures - a bat, a bush, and a duck. This book uses these characters to portray intricate life lessons teaching readers about the complexities of... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Old Cat and the Young Mouse The Old Cat and the Young Mouse is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of wisdom, experience, and cunning. The story involves an old, clever cat who fakes his own death to trick a naive young mouse into becoming its meal. It portrays the idea that youth and naivety can be ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Miser and the Ape" is a collection of fables with moral lessons written by Jean de La Fontaine. Each story in this collection focuses on different characters, with the two most notable being the miser, who is obsessed with his wealth to the point of neglecting everything else, and the ape, w... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Cat and the Two Sparrows is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the themes of friendship, trust, and deception. The story depicts a cunning cat who befriends two sparrows living next to him. However, as the sparrows begin to trust the cat, it uses the opportunity to deceive the... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Sick Stag" is a fable from the renowned French author, Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a sick stag who hides in the forest, hoping to recover from his illness. When the stag notices that all the creatures of the forest are consuming the grass around his hiding place, making hi... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Fox" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers on the deceptive relationship between a fox and a wolf. The cunning fox tricks the wolf multiple times for his own survival. The narrative presents themes of cleverness and survival, offering valuable lessons about wit,... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Lion, the Ape, and the Two Asses The Lion, the Ape, and the Two Asses is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that narrates the story of a Lion, an Ape and two Asses who formed an alliance. The Lion being the self-proclaimed king of this group, he misused his power, exploiting the unsuspecting members. The tale is full of moral lesson... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Two Goats" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the consequences of stubbornness and lack of compromise. The story revolves around two goats who find each other on opposite ends of a narrow mountain pass. Both goats desire to cross, but neither is willing to give way to the oth... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul "The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul" is a philosophical novella by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the nature of dreams, reality, and the mysteries of existence. The story revolves around the protagonist, a Mogul inhabitant, who embarks on a surreal journey in his dream. Throughout his dream j... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Farmer, the Dog, and the Fox This is a charming and thought-provoking book that tells the tale of a cunning fox, a loyal dog, and a simple farmer. The story, written by the renowned fabulist Jean de La Fontaine, uses animals to represent human characteristics, enabling readers to navigate the complexities of life through acc... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Companions of Ulysses" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine, recounting the adventures of Ulysses, a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and a hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. The book uniquely unfolds individual stories of Ulysses' faithful companions who accompanied him on his haz... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Owl and the Mice is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about an unlikely alliance. In the story, an owl saved from a mob of birds by mice begins to act as a protector for the mice, even as it harbors its desire to hunt and eat them. The tale explores themes of nature, survival, and the complex dy... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's Son The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's Son is a philosophical novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It narrates the journey of Jupiter's son as he is guided and taught by various ancient gods. Through intriguing dialogues and tales, the gods instruct him about the complexities of human nature, the world, a... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Old Man and the Three Young Men "The Old Man and the Three Young Men" is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of wisdom, age, and the futility of human vanity. The narrative revolves around an elderly man and three young men who boast about their fruit trees. They invite the old man to view their thrivi... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's Son The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's Son is a charming collection of stories by Jean de La Fontaine. This book spotlights four main characters from different social classes - a merchant, a nobleman, a shepherd, and a king's son - and through their adventures, the author paints... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Lioness and She-Bear is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, focused on the feuds and power struggles between two strong, fearless female animals: a lioness and a she-bear. The tale serves as a critique of irrational authority and displays La Fontaine's nimble wit and keen observation of both huma... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Peasant of the Danube" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic literary piece that melds morality and humor through the colorful story of a cunning peasant living by the Danube river. Through well-crafted verses and vivid characters, La Fontaine explores themes such as greed, craftiness, and the... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son "The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable offering lessons in wisdom and virtue. It tells the story of a Monarch who, along with his son, are being advised by two parrots. The Monarch and his son have different temperaments and view points, creating ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Dog Whose Ears Were Cut" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a dog whose ears are cut off by a grieving Athenian as a sacrificial offering to the gods in the hope that it will bring back his dying son to life. This act leads to a series of events showing that... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Lion by Jean de La Fontaine is not a book, but a character from his famous collection of fables, where the lion often appears as the king of the animal kingdom symbolizing strength and power. His fables are moral-driven narratives where animals personify human folly and virtue. La Fontaine's ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Partridge and the Fowls" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a charming tale filled with life lessons where a partridge mingles with a group of fowls. The partridge is initially made to feel welcome and part of the flock, but things change soon. The story explores themes of identity, acc... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Swallow and the Spider" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a swallow that gets caught in the spider’s web. Despite the imminent danger, the swallow pleads its case to the spider, trying to convince it to let it go. A complex story of survival, cunning, and moral quanda... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Rabbits" is a renowned part of Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. It mainly portrays the timid and fearful nature of rabbits, symbolically representing innocent or weak individuals in society. The poet operates in the realm of satire, highlighting social or political contexts of his... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Peasants" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable. It centers around the relationship between the peasants and a wolf. The narrative explores themes of prejudice, fear, and misunderstanding as the peasants grapple with their fear of the wolf, despite the fact that he hasn't do... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Miser and His Friend is a lively, satirical tale by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a miser who always fears losing his wealth. When his gold gets stolen, he is devastated. However, his friend suggests that as long as no one else uses his gold, it's just as good as still being ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Two Adventurers and the Talisman The Two Adventurers and the Talisman is a fantasy adventure novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the tale of two brave friends who embark on a perilous journey to retrieve a powerful talisman. They encounter various mythical creatures and overcome numerous obstacles along the way. This story no... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
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