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 | The Ass and the Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship, survival, and societal roles. The story revolves around an ass and a dog who embark on a journey together. Throughout their journey, they face various hardships and challenges which they must overcome togeth... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Torrent and the River" is a profound compilation of elegantly crafted fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book delivers relatable messages about life, nature, and human behavior through stories usually featuring animals and mythical creatures. These timeless stories are known for their clever... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Horoscope" is a classic tale where the author, Jean de La Fontaine, unravels the paradoxes of human life in a simple yet profound manner. The story revolves around a devoted father who sets off to consult a horoscope concerning the fate of his newborn son. The narrative treads a path through... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Bashaw and the Merchant" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that encapsulates themes of business ethics, fairness, and wisdom. The story unfolds around an unjust Bashaw (a high-ranking official) who attempts to confiscate the entirety of a wealthy merchant's goods. The merchant, through his c... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Funeral of the Lioness" is not a standalone book, but rather, it is one of the famed fables written by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. This fable, like many of his others, uses animals to tell a moral or satirical tale. In this case, the story involves the death of the lion's wife, the lion... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Rat and the Elephant is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that underlines the moral that size does not define importance. The story narrates an encounter between a rat and an elephant, where the elephant brags about his size and stature while demeaning the rat. However, the roles are reversed wh... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep "The Pig, the Goat, and the Sheep" is a fable tale written by Jean de La Fontaine. It follows the story of three farm animals - a pig, a goat, and a sheep - and their interactions within their shared life on the farm. The book carries moral themes of wisdom, collaboration, and responsibility, pro... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Two Friends" is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. It tells the story of two close friends who go into the dangerous forest against the advice of others. When one of them is captured by a ferocious lion, the other bravely step... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Rat and the Oyster" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys moral lessons through a cleverly woven tale. The story is about a rat who, having only experienced life in the barn, ventures out to the seashore. There, it gets attracted by a partially open oyster and sticks its snout insid... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Joker and the Fishes is a compelling collection of fables centered on the fascinating relationship, interplay, and implications between the cunning joker and the world of fishes. Inspired by French author Jean de La Fontaine's love for morality-driven storytelling, the book unravels various a... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | Tircis and Amaranth is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that unfolds a tale of romantic love and tragedy. Set in a pastoral background, it follows the emotional journey of two shepherds, Tircis and Amaranth, whose love for each other is touched by fate. The book is replete with La Fontaine's flair f... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Woman and the Secret" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of fables that revolve around the theme of secrets and the consequences that arise from holding or revealing them. The stories gracefully integrate humor, wit, and twist of fate with a profound insight into human nature and the soc... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Man and the Flea" by Jean de La Fontaine is a satirical fable that explores the power dynamics and standards of justice in society. Through the interaction between a flea and a man who seeks to kill it, the book exposes the often irrational and biased ways that power is executed, using a sim... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening "The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening" is a captivating story that utilizes animal characters to deliver a meaningful life lesson. The narrative showcases Jean de La Fontaine's exceptional interpretation of human nature, embodying it in a bear character that forms an unlikely friendship with a g... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Power of Fables is a collection of moralistic tales by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. The stories, often featuring animals and mythical creatures as their primary characters, serve as a tool to teach lessons about virtue, wisdom, and human nature. Known for their simplicity and wit, these f... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Death and the Dying Man" is a philosophical book written by Jean de La Fontaine exploring the concept of mortality. Through eloquent prose and comprehensive insights, the author delves on the subject of death, discussing its inevitability, implications, and societal attitude towards it. The book... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Dog Which Carried Round His Neck His Master's Dinner "The Dog Which Carried Round His Neck His Master's Dinner" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of a dog who carried his master's meal around his neck, only to face the irresistible temptation of hunger on the way. The dog's struggle with instinct and duty serves as an exploratio... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Head and the Tail of the Serpent "The Head and the Tail of the Serpent" by Jean de La Fontaine is a part of La Fontaine's well-known collection, Fables. This particular fable is a tale about a snake with a disputing head and tail, arguing about who should lead. As with La Fontaine's other fables, it provides a moral message abou... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit, cruelty, and the abuse of power. In the tale, a lion, reigning as king, falls ill and promises to reward any animal that can cure him. A cunning fox tricks a wolf into aggravating the lion, which lea... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Cat, the Weasel, and the Little Rabbit The Cat, the Weasel, and the Little Rabbit is a fabled story by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is all about a conflict over a little house, which the weasel occupied after it was hastily left by the cat. However, when the cat returns, a dispute arises. A naive little rabbit is chosen as the arbit... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Cobbler and the Banker" is a tale from the fable collection of Jean de La Fontaine. This story contrasts the lives of a simple cobbler, living a content life with limited means, and a banker, despite his wealth, lives in constant stress and worry. The cobbler's sings to cheer himself up whil... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Fortune-Teller" is a Fable (short story often involving animals and teach a moral or lesson) by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around Fortunée, a poor widow who becomes a fortune-teller to make ends meet. She adopts a fox who she names Fips and the fox helps her in her endeavors. Th... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | An Animal in the Moon is a collection of short stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The book takes readers on a whimsical adventure into the world of animals, portraying them in incredibly human-like situations. Displaying a strong moral lesson of tolerance, empathy, and understanding in each tale, it... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune "The Ingratitude and Injustice of Men Towards Fortune" by Jean de La Fontaine is a philosophical treatise that dives into concepts of human nature, particularly focusing on how people often blame their circumstances or fortune for their shortcomings or miseries, rather than take responsibility fo... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Coach and the Fly is a classic short story by Jean de La Fontaine. It centers on a fly that believes it is extremely instrumental in making a horse-drawn carriage move while in reality, the true hard worker is the coachman. The amusing tale is a critique of those who overestimate their own im... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Two Fowls" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that cleverly showcases the unpredictability of fortune and power. The story revolves around two roosters, one ruling the roost and the other living as an outcast. Due to an unforeseen twist of fate, the outcast rooster becomes dominant while the ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Man Who Runs After Fortune, and the Man Who Waits for Her "The Man Who Runs After Fortune, and the Man Who Waits for Her" is an enlightening piece of wise fable literature from Jean de La Fontaine. The book presents a unique perspective on the pursuit of fortune, differentiating between those who tirelessly chase after it and those who patiently await i... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Curate and the Corpse" is a humorous and clever short story, part of the larger collection of tales from 17th-century French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a quick-thinking curate who is caught in an unenviable situation with a dead man. In an attempt to escape the wra... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Milk-Maid and the Milk-Pail "The Milk-Maid and the Milk-Pail" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that illustrates the dangers of daydreaming and counting your chickens before they're hatched. The protagonist, a milkmaid, daydreams about all the things she'll buy with the money she'll earn from selling her milk. However, in h... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Court of the Lion" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Instead, it's one of the famous fables written by him, included in his collection "Fables Choisies," put on verse during the 17th century. The fable tells a story of a lion, portraying the king, and his courtiers (other animals), highl... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Vultures and the Pigeons" is a fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights ethical and moral lessons through animal characters. This story tackles themes of peace, justice, and the dangers of arbitrary power. The plot revolves around the war between the vultures and the pigeons and h... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wishes" is a collection of fables, narrated in a poetic and witty style by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories are based on a wide range of topics, offering moral reflections for both children and adults. The narratives often feature animals and mythical creatures, but contain stark truths abou... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
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