Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 06

"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 06" by Jean de La Fontaine is a gathering of stories from the 1600s, diving into ideas about love, envy, and the silly things people do, using clever stories that teach lessons. With skills in storytelling like the fables, the author uses animals or magic to show how people act. "The Magick Cup" is one example; it tells of a husband, Damon, who is so jealous and doubtful of his wife, Calista. Damon finds an enchantress, Neria, who gives him a special cup that tells if a husband is being betrayed. Even though the cup says his wife is faithful, Demon's worries get out of control, which leads to funny but sad results. Other worried husbands also try the cup, showing how ridiculous their fears are. The story then warns about trust, faithfulness, and how crazy jealousy can make people in relationships.