Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine - Volume 14

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine - Volume 14" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of short tales written in the 17th century, reflective of the classical era in literature. This volume includes whimsical stories that explore themes of human behavior, morality, and the follies of society, often employing anthropomorphism and satire to deliver moral lessons. The collection features four distinct stories: "The Countryman Who Sought His Calf," where a farmer's search turns comically muddled; "Hans Carvel's Ring," which delves into marital woes and infidelity under the guise of a supernatural promise; "The Hermit," a critique of hypocrisy in religious figures and the consequences of deceit; and "The Convent Gardener of Lamporechio," which humorously illustrates the secret lives of nuns in a convent. Through these narratives, La Fontaine masterfully combines humor and moralistic commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of virtue, temptation, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Countryman Who Sought His Calf

Hans Carvel's Ring

The Hermit

The Convent Gardener of Lamporechio.

Credits:

This eBook was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01