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The Mule That Boasted of His FamilyThe 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... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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... | 17 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
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,... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Farmer"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... | 80 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bear and the Two Friends"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... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the HunterThe 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... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and the Lion"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... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Owl"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,... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass in the Lion's SkinThe 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... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion Going to War"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... | 109 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Stag and the Vine"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... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare the Partridge"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... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Serpent and the File"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... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass That Carried the Relics"The Ass That Carried the Relics" is a tale adapted by renowned fable writer Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of an ass carrying the relics of saints. As he journeys along,... | 56 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hen with the Golden Eggs"The Hen with the Golden Eggs" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moral tale about a farmer who owns a hen that lays golden eggs. Instead of patiently waiting for the hen to lay her eggs... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Labouring Man and His Children"The Labouring Man and His Children" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a hardworking man who, on his deathbed, tells his children that there is a treasure... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Doctors"The Doctors" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Jean de La Fontaine is a renowned French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Satyr and the Passer-by"The Satyr and the Passer-by" is a collection of fables, allegories, and tales by Jean de La Fontaine. In this work, La Fontaine explores the complex nature of human beings as he... | 18 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox with His Tail Cut Off"The Fox with His Tail Cut Off" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that features a fox who lost his tail. In the story, the fox attempts to persuade other foxes that they would be... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare's Ears"The Hare's Ears" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine which addresses pride, humility, and the courage to be true to oneself, even in the face of ridicule or rejection. The... | 39 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot"The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the tragic consequences of unequal relationships. The story presents an earthen pot and an iron... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Fortune and the Little Child"Fortune and the Little Child" is a collection of poetic stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories commonly feature animals as characters who learn life lessons about morality,... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mountain in Labour"The Mountain in Labour" is a part of the collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a brief tale that uses animals to portray human follies and lessons. In this fable, a... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Oracle and the Impious ManThe Oracle and the Impious Man is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that works to convey a moral lesson about the dangers of skepticism. In the tale, an impious or disrespectful man... | 19 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Man and His Children"The Old Man and His Children" is a moral fable by Jean de La Fontaine that was included in his collection of tales named Fables. The story revolves around an old man living with... | 28 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Saying of SocratesThe Saying of Socrates is a thoughtful compilation of the renowned philosopher's teachings, philosophies, and dialogues. French writer Jean de La Fontaine explores the profound... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horse and the Wolf"The Horse and the Wolf" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit and cunning. In the story, a sly wolf convinces a strong horse that he should allow him... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Bust"The Fox and the Bust" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This short tale tells the story of a fox who comes across a bust, an impressive piece of art. The fox praises the... | 23 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag"The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable that tells a tale of retaliation and consequences. The story follows a horse that seeks... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals Sending a Tribute to AlexanderThe Animals Sending a Tribute to Alexander is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers around the theme of tribute and submission. It depicts animals sending a tribute to... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Woman and Her ServantsThe Old Woman and Her Servants is a moral tale by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around an old woman and her two servants. She treats them harshly, and hence, they decide to... | 34 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |