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 | The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child "The Wolf, the Mother, and the Child" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine that explores morality, and the consequences of human and animal behavioral patterns. Centering on three primary characters - a wolf, a mother, and her child, each story delivers valuable life lessons and moral... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Wolf, the Goat, and the Kid "The Wolf, the Goat, and the Kid" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches lessons about trust and the dangers of deceit. The story revolves around a mother goat who leaves her kid at home, warning him not to open the door to anyone but her. The cunning wolf, upon hearing this, tricks the k... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Swan and the Cook" is a satirical short story by Jean de La Fontaine. Drawing on the traditional animal fable, the narrative revolves around a swan saved by a cook from being slaughtered and cooked. The swan, going beyond its simple bird root, becomes a beloved court performer, renowned for ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Lion Defeated by Man" by Jean de La Fontaine is a thought-provoking fable primarily viewing the human triumph over the King of the Jungle. It reflects philosophical insights about the nature of power and bravery, praising the strength of the human intellect against physical might. The text c... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Stork" is a classic fable from French folklorist, Jean de La Fontaine. This tale is centered around a cunning wolf and a selfless stork. The wolf, after getting a bone stuck in his throat, promises the stork a reward for removing it. However, once the bone is removed, the wolf r... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Eye of the Master" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic work that delves into the importance of personal involvement in one's own affairs. This moral story cleverly uses animal characters, mainly a lion and his servants, to illustrate that no servant has the same level of interest in the mast... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Gout and the Spider is a timeless collection of fables by French writer Jean de La Fontaine. This volume encapsulates morality tales symbolizing human manners and behavior through narratives involving animals. The story revolves around the humorous allegory of a gout and a spider, representin... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Miser Who Lost His Treasure "The Miser Who Lost His Treasure" by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that tells the story of a greedy miser who buried his gold in a secret spot in his garden. When the gold is stolen, the miser is inconsolable, despite still owning the land where the treasure was buried. A wise neighbor suggests ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Eagle, the Wild Sow, and the Cat "The Eagle, the Wild Sow, and the Cat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around the unusual friendship between three animals - an eagle, a wild sow, and a cat. The cat cleverly manipulates the eagle and the wild sow to ensure her own survival, leading to a subtle commentary on... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Monkey and the Dolphin is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the theme of honesty and deceit. When a monkey is saved from drowning by a dolphin, he lies about being the king of the monkeys to gain his rescuer's favor. However, his false claims are soon exposed, leading to dire conse... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "King Gaster and the Members" is an allegorical tale by Jean de La Fontaine aimed to demonstrate the interdependence of diverse elements in a society. It personifies different organs and functions of the human body to symbolize different social strata, their roles, and their significance. The nar... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Drunkard and His Wife" is a moral tale captured in fable form by renowned French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story portrays a man excessively fond of wine and his wife who tries to make him realize his addiction by tricking him into thinking he was dead. The tale underscores the dangers ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Shepherd and the Sea" is a thought-provoking fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story involves a shepherd who, despite living his whole life inland, is captivated and intrigued by the sea after hearing tales about it. Deciding to visit, he travels to the sea, but he is quickly disillusioned b... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Fox and the Goat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the lesson of foresight and critical thinking. The story revolves around a sly fox who tricks a foolish goat into helping him escape a well. Once the fox is out, he doesn't reciprocate the goat's help, leaving the goat trapped ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Lion in Love" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine, with the titular story depicting a powerful lion who falls in love with a woodman's daughter. The lion agrees to defang and declaw himself for his love, which ultimately leads to his downfall. Through this, the book uses animal ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "A Will Interpreted by Æsop" by Jean de La Fontaine is a compelling narrative where the renowned fable author uses Æsop, a Greek fabulist and storyteller to interpret the will of a dying man. The book sees Æsop unravelling the cryptic terms of the will with his wit, and the fable is instrumental ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Cat and the Old Rat" is a children's book by Jean de La Fontaine that recounts a captivating allegory involving animals. The story centers around a cunning old rat who has kept his wits about him over the years, and a curious cat eager to capture him. It explores various themes such as intel... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Lion and the Ass" is a collection of classic fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories provide moral lessons about life and human nature, told through the adventures and misfortunes of animal characters. The title story, "The Lion and the Ass," is a tale of an unlikely f... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "Philomel and Progne" is a narrative poem penned by the French author Jean de La Fontaine. It is an adaptation from Greek mythology and is a tale of two sister's revenge against a powerful man who sexually assaulted one of them. The story encompasses themes of betrayal, justice, and vengeance, de... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Cat Changed Into a Woman" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around a cat who transforms into a woman after being loved and adored by a man. The story portrays the truth that innate nature can't be changed, reflected when the woman can't resist her natural catlike instincts, des... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Wolves and the Sheep" is a classic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This succinct moral tale posits that the weak are often exploited by the strong. It follows the relationship between a group of wolves and a flock of sheep. Despite a brief peace, the wolves eventually take advantage of... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle "The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that tells a cautionary tale about envy and imitation. The story revolves around a common raven who aspires to live the life of dominance and regality enjoyed by an eagle. In his attempt to emulate the eagle, the raven ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Eagle and the Beetle" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable that imparts valuable lessons about retaliation and power dynamics. In this story, a humble beetle seeks revenge on the mighty eagle who destroys its home. The fable beautifully illustrates the concept that no one is too small t... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Fox and the Grapes" is a classic fable written by Jean de La Fontaine, which illustrates the concept of cognitive dissonance. The story revolves around a famished fox who finds a vineyard filled with lush ripe grapes tantalizingly out of reach. No matter how hard he leaps and snaps, he fails... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Dog and Her Companion" is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and devotion. This engaging narrative follows the story of a faithful dog who tirelessly serves her human companion. Through the dog's endeavors and sacrifices, de La Fontaine... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Frogs Who Asked for a King "The Frogs Who Asked for a King" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a community of frogs who, unhappy with their current way of life, plead with the gods to grant them a king. Initially, a peaceful log is sent as their ruler, but dissatisfied with its passivity, they request fo... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Cock and the Fox by Jean de La Fontaine is a French fable that tells the story of a cunning fox who tries to trick a cock into allowing it to eat him. Through quick thinking, the cock manages to outwit the fox, highlighting the themes of deception, cunning, and intellect. This classic tale is... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Miller, His Son, and the Ass "The Miller, His Son, and the Ass" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This story focuses on a Miller, his son, and their donkey en route to sell in the market. Along their journey, they meet several groups of people who criticize their way of traveling, causing the Miller and his son to c... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Bird Wounded by an Arrow" is a fable that highlights the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. The plot revolves around a bird that is mortally wounded by an arrow. The twist is that the arrow was made from the bird's own feathers, symbolizing how individuals ofte... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | "The Bat and the Two Weasels" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a bat who gets caught in the nests of two weasels on separate occasions. The bat cleverly convinces each weasel that it is a different creature, a bird and a mouse, respectively. The story serves as a metaphor for... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Peacock Complaining to Juno "The Peacock Complaining to Juno" is a captivating book by Jean de La Fontaine that is composed of fables in verse format. The main story revolves around a peacock who complains to Juno, the goddess of gods, about his inability to sing as beautifully as a nightingale. The underlying theme of the ... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
 | The Two Bulls and the Frog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of conflict, survival and power dynamics. The story recounts a battle between two bulls for supremacy, observed by a small frog who, despite being distanced from the direct conflict, still faces the lethal consequen... | added by davidb 1 year ago |
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