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The Fables of La Fontaine
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023195850
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fables of La Fontaine presents Jean de la Fontaine's enduring collection of fables, rendered in English verse. A cornerstone of French literature, these classic fables offer timeless wisdom through engaging stories. This edition, meticulously prepared for print, features Walter Thornbury's translation and the iconic illustrations of Gustave Doré, bringing these poetic narratives to life.
Explore universal themes of morality, society, and human nature through the allegorical tales that have captivated readers for centuries. La Fontaine's fables, presented here in accessible verse, remain as relevant and insightful today as they were upon their creation. Perfect for lovers of classic literature and enthusiasts of European poetry, this collection provides a lasting testament to the power of storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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