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 | "The Maiden" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic piece of French literature, reflecting the author's wit and finesse in storytelling. It weaves a story where a maiden strikes a deal with a lion, demonstrating themes of manipulation, deceit, and cunningness. The book displays La Fontaine's unique ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Man Badly Married" is a captivating novel by Jean de La Fontaine that focuses on the experiences of a man trapped in a miserable marriage. Through his creative storytelling, La Fontaine explores themes of love, misery, and the complexities of human relationships. Although set in a time perio... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Heron" is a famous fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a young heron who is too picky about its food. The heron waits for the perfect fish to come along, rejecting several that it deems unworthy. Eventually, the heron is left hungry and regrets its overly selective nature. T... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Rat Who Retired From the World "The Rat Who Retired From the World" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a rat who, tired of the dangers and troubles of the world, decided to retire to a secluded residence. The rat enjoyed his solitude, free from anxieties, dangers, and obligations. But soon, the rat start... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Animals Sick of the Plague "The Animals Sick of the Plague" is one of the famous fables by French poet Jean de La Fontaine. The story focuses on animals, specifically a lion, who become affected by a deadly plague. The lion acts as the king and proposes a sacrifice. The animals, scared, start pointing fingers at each other... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Discord" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which is a part of his series 'Fables Choisies, mises en vers'. In this tale, De La Fontaine personifies discord as a figure, uses her to illustrate the destructive nature of division and disagreements. With philosophical depth, he suggests how unity ca... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Young Widow is a novel by Jean de La Fontaine recounting the tale of a recently widowed young woman navigating through her grief and societal expectations. The story explores themes of grief, societal pressure, moral integrity, and self-discovery as the protagonist journeys to find happiness ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Charlatan" is a collection of tales by Jean de La Fontaine, a French writer from the 17th century. The book illustrates the author's biting wit and sharp observations of both human and animal nature, with a heavy emphasis on moral lessons. The stories are typically satirical and often involv... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Horse and the Ass is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys a moral lesson on the importance of humility. It tells the story of a vain horse who despises an ass working tirelessly, considering him beneath his rank. However, when the horse is ill and on the brink of death, it is the... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark "The Bird-Catcher, the Hawk, and the Skylark" is a fable by French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story follows a cunning bird-catcher who captures a skylark, promising her freedom if she can attract other birds. However, a wise hawk interrupts their conversation, warning the skylark about the d... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Dog and the Shadow" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about a dog who carries a piece of meat in his mouth. Upon crossing a stream, he sees his reflection in the water and mistakes it for another dog with a larger piece of meat. Blinded by greed, he drops his meat to snatch the other's, only... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Carter Stuck in the Mud" is a classic tale by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the values of self-reliance and initiative. The story focuses on a carter who is caught in an unfortunate circumstance when his cart gets stuck in the mud. Rather than putting efforts to resolve the situation hims... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Sun and the Frogs" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book creatively narrates the stories of various animals, highlighting the unique strengths, weaknesses, and individual characteristics they possess. The titular story centers around the interaction between the sun and f... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Ass and His Masters" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book revolves around an ass whose tale varies depending on the master it serves, representing individuals in different societal roles and exposing various aspects of human nature, such as greed, folly, and misundersta... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Sick Lion and the Fox, a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, tells the story of a cunning fox who outsmarts a deceptive lion. The lion pretends to be sick to lure and trap other animals, but the fox, suspecting a ploy, keeps a safe distance and avoids becoming the lion's prey. The book underscores ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic adaptation of Aesop's fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story features a vain and fast hare who dares a seemingly slow tortoise to a race. Despite the hare's surety of winning, the tortoise's steadfastness, determination and steady pace wins him the race, ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Countryman and the Serpent "The Countryman and the Serpent" is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that portrays a classic tale of friendship and deceit. A humble countryman discovers a serpent frozen in the snow and, in the spirit of compassion, takes it home to nurse it back to health. Once revived, the serpent reveals its tr... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Old Man and the Ass" is a moral allegory delivered in narrative poem form from Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. In this story, an old man and his ass make a journey, encountering various critics along the way who each find something wrong with how the man and his animal companion ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Mule That Boasted of His Family The Mule That Boasted of His Family is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the important lesson of humility and knowing one's place. The story follows a haughty mule who endlessly brags about his horse father's noble achievements and ignores the fact that his mother is a mere donkey. When... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Fox, the Monkey, and the Other Animals "The Fox, the Monkey, and the Other Animals" is a classic collection of narrative poems and tales by Jean de La Fontaine. The French author spins delightful and charming stories around characters from the animal kingdom, primarily the cunning fox and the witty monkey, using these animal personas ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat "The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat" by Jean de La Fontaine is a delightful piece of classic children's literature. The book tells the story of a cockerel, a cat, and a rat living together in harmony, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and friendship. As they navigate various advent... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Stag Viewing Himself in the Stream "The Stag Viewing Himself in the Stream" is a collection of fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. These parables teem with animals presented with human characters and virtues, ranging from the wise to the foolish, the vain to the humble. The stories deliver profound moral and philosophical messa... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Jupiter and the Farmer" is a morals-based fable that explores themes of justice and integrity. A farmer, unhappy with Jupiter's judgement, challenges him, leading to a series of decisions that put the farmer's wisdom to the test. The story examines the farmer's courage and character, offering le... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Bear and the Two Friends" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship and loyalty. The narrative revolves around two friends who bump into a bear while walking in the forest. When one friend selfishly leaves the other alone to confront the bear, a unique fable unfold... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Lion and the Hunter by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that showcases the competing narratives of truth between the oppressor and the oppressed, represented by a lion and a hunter. The story encourages thoughtful reflection on how power dynamics can alter and control the narrative or perceptio... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Shepherd and the Lion" is a fable from Jean de La Fontaine's collection of stories, illustrating moral lessons through the interactions of animals. In this tale, he teaches the reader about the dangers of making false accusations and the consequences of deceit. The shepherd falsely accuses a... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Eagle and the Owl" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that is part of his collection of tales. This story portrays the unlikely friendship between an eagle and an owl, emphasizing the themes of unlikely alliances, cynicism, tolerance, and understanding. Each character's traits are deeply expl... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Ass in the Lion's Skin is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the theme of deceit and its consequences. The story follows an ass who, donning a lion's skin, fools various animals into thinking he is a fearsome lion. However, his true identity is eventually revealed, leading to his do... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Lion Going to War" is one of the fables collected in the classic collection by French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story involves a Lion King who decides to declare war on the other animals, embodying the absolute power of a ruler. However, as the story evolves, the king realizes the impo... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Stag and the Vine" is a short fable by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights the themes of deception and gratitude. The story follows a stag, who, after being pursued by hunters, seeks refuge in the dense foliage of a vine. Hidden by the vine leaves, the stag evades the hunters. In his relief ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Hare the Partridge" is a collection of fables written by Jean de la Fontaine that delivers messages about morality and human nature. It centers around the life of a hare and a partridge, examining their character traits and the dynamics of their interactions. Through their stories, the autho... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Serpent and the File" is an illustrated version of the fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The storyline presents a snake that sets out to bite a file. The file informs the snake that it would get no food from him, as he is known to feed on neither the soft nor the hard. The tale is a metaphorical... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
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