The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

"The Original Fables of La Fontaine" by Jean de La Fontaine delivers timeless morals through lighthearted tales. Set in prose, the stories use talking animals to explore human strengths and weaknesses, like wisdom and foolishness. The book begins by introducing La Fontaine’s unique approach, mixing humor with sharp observations about people and the world. The first few stories, including one about proud and humble mules, another about a hare who makes fun of a partridge, and one about a gardener and a selfish landlord, exemplify the book's blend of enjoyable narrative and insightful lessons about society.