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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... | 26 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,... | 155 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... | 58 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... | 184 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... | 69 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... | 29 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... | 44 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,... | 74 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... | 82 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... | 83 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... | 30 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... | 25 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... | 55 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... | 65 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... | 45 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,... | 86 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... | 52 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... | 24 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... | 49 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... | 42 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... | 30 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... | 48 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... | 39 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... | 71 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... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Frog and the Rat"The Frog and the Rat" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that presents a moral lesson about ambition and consequences. The story revolves around a frog who, desiring to be as big... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Camel and the Drift-Wood"The Camel and the Driftwood" is a collection of fables inspired by Aesop's tales. Jean de La Fontaine uses anthropomorphic animals to illustrate morals and life lessons. In the... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Battle Between the Rats and WeaselsIn Battle Between the Rats and Weasels, Jean de La Fontaine draws an analogy between human wars and a grand conflict between animals. The unconditional warfare between rats and... | 110 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Little Fish and the FishermanThe Little Fish and the Fisherman is a story that follows an old fisherman who catches a small fish. The little fish pleads with the fisherman to let him go, promising he will... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes"The Jay Dressed in Peacock's Plumes" is a fable by Jean De La Fontaine that recounts the tale of a jay bird who adorns himself with the feathers of a peacock, hoping to... | 52 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Man and the Wooden IdolIn "Man and the Wooden Idol," Jean de La Fontaine delves into an anthropological tale of religious and spiritual discovery. The book takes readers on an expedition, following a... | 91 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the Little DogThe Ass and the Little Dog is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which tells the story of an ass who becomes envious of a little dog's close relationship with their owner. The ass... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
