A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine

"A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine is a compilation of captivating fables from the 1600s that uses talking animals to teach enduring lessons about people. The stories present different kinds of characters, like sly foxes and hard-working ants, and their experiences show important ideas about things like greed and foolishness with humor and intelligence. The first stories, including one about a grasshopper's troubles and an ant's wise planning, set the tone by showing the results of laziness versus hard work. These short tales don't just entertain; they also make people think, creating a lasting tradition of fables that are still important today.