Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 02

"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 02" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of stories from 17th-century France, which uses clever tales to teach moral lessons. These stories look at love, lies, and what's wrong with society, all told with humor. For example, there’s a story about a young man trying to win over a noblewoman, but it backfires on him in a funny way. Another tale is about a knight who finds out his wife has been unfaithful. There’s also a story about a clever cobbler and his wife who use tricks to get out of money troubles. Finally, there’s a peasant who faces unfair punishment from his lord, leading to a funny ending that shows who really has the power. This second volume mixes fun with morals, making it an enjoyable read for people who like fables and stories with a lesson.