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The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's SonThe 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... | 16 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's SonThe 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... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lioness and She-BearThe 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... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Peasant of the Danube"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... | 15 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog Whose Ears Were Cut"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... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The LionThe 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... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Partridge and the Fowls"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... | 14 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Swallow and the Spider"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... | 16 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rabbits"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... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Peasants"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... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miser and His FriendThe 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... | 13 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Adventurers and the TalismanThe 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... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Tortoise and the Two Ducks"The Tortoise and the Two Ducks" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that reflects on the dangers of abandoning one's humble life for grandeur. The story features a... | 16 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and the Snake"The Man and the Snake" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which demonstrates the danger of acting in panic without carefully analyzing a situation. The story revolves around a man... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet"The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet" is a tale of enchantment and mystery written by Jean de La Fontaine. This captivating narrative revolves around the... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Kite and the Nightingale"The Kite and the Nightingale" is a representation of Jean de La Fontaine's classic style, featuring anthropomorphic characters engaged in moral and philosophical debates. This... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and His Flock"The Shepherd and His Flock" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of classic French fables that use animals and nature to explore the human condition and life's moral lessons.... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Men and the TreasureThe Two Men and the Treasure is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of two friends who discover buried treasure in a field. Ecstatic, they vow to share it equally.... | 15 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and the King"The Shepherd and the King" is a collection of La Fontaine's timeless fables, showcasing his gifts as a storyteller and moralist. Central to the plot is the unlikely friendship of... | 22 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Husband, the Wife, and the RobberThe Husband, the Wife, and the Robber by Jean de La Fontaine is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the complexities of marriage and trust. This tale chronicles the... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cormorant and the Fishes"The Cormorant and the Fishes" is a captivating fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This story revolves around a cunning cormorant who promises to rule the sea creatures wisely... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Rats, the Fox, and the EggThe Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which revolves around the story of two rats who find an egg and decide to roll it all the way back to their... | 15 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wax CandleThe Wax Candle is a collection of fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. The book features allegorical tales that teach moral lessons, pointing out the follies and vices of humans... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and the Starved Dog"The Wolf and the Starved Dog" is a parable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of freedom and oppression. The story involves a starved dog who is willing to serve a wolf... | 18 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Monkey and the Cat"The Monkey and the Cat" is a classic fable attributed to the famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers on a monkey and a cat living in the same household who... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mouse Metamorphosed Into a Girl"The Mouse Metamorphosed Into a Girl" is a fable penned by renowned French writer Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mouse transformed into a girl by the goddess... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Sculptor and the Statue of JupiterThe Sculptor and the Statue of Jupiter is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches moral lessons through an allegorical story. In this tale, a sculptor creates a magnificent... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Fox"The Cat and the Fox" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, which focuses on a conversation between a proud fox and a humble cat. The fox boasts of his knowledge of many survival... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The School-Boy, the Pedant, and the Nursery GardenerThe School-Boy, the Pedant, and the Nursery Gardener is a children's book by Jean de La Fontaine that includes three tales. The school boy's story covers themes of education and... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Acorn and the GourdIn The Acorn and the Gourd, Jean de La Fontaine presents a fable about an acorn and a gourd growing next to each other. The tiny acorn watches the gourd grow quickly into a... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |