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Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 12

By Jean de La Fontaine

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Deceitful clergy and mixed-up couples collide in tales exposing the follies of society and the tangled webs of human relationships.

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2004-03-01
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Summary

"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 12" by Jean de La Fontaine is a compilation of stories from 17th-century France that blends moral lessons with laughter, pointing out the silly parts of human behavior and society. The author uses creative storytelling to examine what people are really like, their foolishness, and problems in society. The volume highlights two narratives: one about monks in Catalonia who trick women for money, which causes trouble when their husbands find out, and the other about young lovers and a married couple causing confusion and romantic mix-ups at an inn, raising questions about trust and love. Through these tales, the writer cleverly uncovers the mistakes and difficult moral choices that people face.

About the Author

Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.

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