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Fables of La Fontaine
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023123327
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 558
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fables of La Fontaine presents timeless allegories in verse, offering insightful reflections on human nature through the guise of animal stories. Jean de la Fontaine's enduring fables, cornerstones of French literature, use wit and charm to impart moral lessons. This meticulously prepared edition makes these classic poems accessible to a wide audience. Explore a world where animals speak and act, revealing the follies and virtues of society. Each fable, a miniature masterpiece, provides a window into universal truths. This new edition, with notes, allows readers to delve into the rich context of La Fontaine's work. Discover why these fables continue to resonate, offering wisdom and entertainment in equal measure. A beautiful and important collection of classic poetry.
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