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The Eye or the Master"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... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Gout and the SpiderThe 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... | 30 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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.... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Monkey and the DolphinThe 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... | 198 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
King Gaster and the Members"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... | 85 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Drunkard and His Wife"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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and the Sea"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... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Goat"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... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion in Love"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... | 51 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Will Interpreted by Æsop"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... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Old Rat"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... | 62 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Ass"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... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Philomel and Progne"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... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat Changed Into a Woman"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... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolves and the Sheep"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... | 50 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Beetle"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... | 44 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Grapes"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... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and Her Companion"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... | 22 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cock and the FoxThe 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,... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bird Wounded by an Arrow"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... | 68 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bat and the Two Weasels"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... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two Bulls and the FrogThe 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... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare and the Frogs"The Hare and the Frogs" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animals to deliver a message about perspective and fear. In the story, a frightened hare disturbs a gathering... | 272 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Astrologer Who Let Himself Fall Into the Well"The Astrologer Who Let Himself Fall Into the Well" by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that explores the paradox of wisdom and obliviousness. This tale depicts an astrologer who,... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dove and the Ant"The Dove and the Ant" is a classic tale by French writer Jean de La Fontaine that promotes themes of kindness and reciprocity. The story revolves around an ant, who, after being... | 444 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Rat"The Lion and the Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that emphasizes the importance of kindness and the potential for reciprocity. The story tells of a rat who inadvertently... | 162 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with SaltThe Ass Laden with Sponges, and the Ass Laden with Salt is one of the fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around two donkeys, one carrying a load of sponges... | 65 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
