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 | The Owl and the Mice is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine about an unlikely alliance. In the story, an owl saved from a mob of birds by mice begins to act as a protector for the mice, even as it harbors its desire to hunt and eat them. The tale explores themes of nature, survival, and the complex dy... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's Son The Gods as Instructors of Jupiter's Son is a philosophical novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It narrates the journey of Jupiter's son as he is guided and taught by various ancient gods. Through intriguing dialogues and tales, the gods instruct him about the complexities of human nature, the world, a... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Old Man and the Three Young Men "The Old Man and the Three Young Men" is a short story by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the themes of wisdom, age, and the futility of human vanity. The narrative revolves around an elderly man and three young men who boast about their fruit trees. They invite the old man to view their thrivi... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's Son The Merchant, the Nobleman, the Shepherd, and the King's Son is a charming collection of stories by Jean de La Fontaine. This book spotlights four main characters from different social classes - a merchant, a nobleman, a shepherd, and a king's son - and through their adventures, the author paints... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Lioness and She-Bear is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, focused on the feuds and power struggles between two strong, fearless female animals: a lioness and a she-bear. The tale serves as a critique of irrational authority and displays La Fontaine's nimble wit and keen observation of both huma... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Peasant of the Danube" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic literary piece that melds morality and humor through the colorful story of a cunning peasant living by the Danube river. Through well-crafted verses and vivid characters, La Fontaine explores themes such as greed, craftiness, and the... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son "The Two Parrots, the Monarch, and His Son" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable offering lessons in wisdom and virtue. It tells the story of a Monarch who, along with his son, are being advised by two parrots. The Monarch and his son have different temperaments and view points, creating ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Dog Whose Ears Were Cut" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a dog whose ears are cut off by a grieving Athenian as a sacrificial offering to the gods in the hope that it will bring back his dying son to life. This act leads to a series of events showing that... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Lion by Jean de La Fontaine is not a book, but a character from his famous collection of fables, where the lion often appears as the king of the animal kingdom symbolizing strength and power. His fables are moral-driven narratives where animals personify human folly and virtue. La Fontaine's ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Partridge and the Fowls" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a charming tale filled with life lessons where a partridge mingles with a group of fowls. The partridge is initially made to feel welcome and part of the flock, but things change soon. The story explores themes of identity, acc... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Swallow and the Spider" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a swallow that gets caught in the spider’s web. Despite the imminent danger, the swallow pleads its case to the spider, trying to convince it to let it go. A complex story of survival, cunning, and moral quanda... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Rabbits" is a renowned part of Jean de La Fontaine's collection of fables. It mainly portrays the timid and fearful nature of rabbits, symbolically representing innocent or weak individuals in society. The poet operates in the realm of satire, highlighting social or political contexts of his... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Peasants" by Jean de La Fontaine is a classic fable. It centers around the relationship between the peasants and a wolf. The narrative explores themes of prejudice, fear, and misunderstanding as the peasants grapple with their fear of the wolf, despite the fact that he hasn't do... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Miser and His Friend is a lively, satirical tale by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a miser who always fears losing his wealth. When his gold gets stolen, he is devastated. However, his friend suggests that as long as no one else uses his gold, it's just as good as still being ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Two Adventurers and the Talisman The Two Adventurers and the Talisman is a fantasy adventure novel by Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the tale of two brave friends who embark on a perilous journey to retrieve a powerful talisman. They encounter various mythical creatures and overcome numerous obstacles along the way. This story no... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Tortoise and the Two Ducks "The Tortoise and the Two Ducks" is a classic fable penned by Jean de La Fontaine that reflects on the dangers of abandoning one's humble life for grandeur. The story features a tortoise, fed up with his mundane life, who implores two ducks to help him travel, experiencing what he thinks will be ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Man and the Snake" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which demonstrates the danger of acting in panic without carefully analyzing a situation. The story revolves around a man who is terrified by the sight of a snake painted on a wall, believing it to be real. His fear escalates to such a deg... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet "The Fish and the Shepherd Who Played on the Clarionet" is a tale of enchantment and mystery written by Jean de La Fontaine. This captivating narrative revolves around the interaction between a shepherd who plays a clarionet and a fish that is lured by the music. The shepherd uses music as a mean... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Kite and the Nightingale" is a representation of Jean de La Fontaine's classic style, featuring anthropomorphic characters engaged in moral and philosophical debates. This story, laced with clever humor and rustic imagery, portrays the age-old clash of the city dweller and the countryman, em... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Shepherd and His Flock" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of classic French fables that use animals and nature to explore the human condition and life's moral lessons. The book tells a story of a Shepherd who has a special connection with his flock of sheep, symbolizing the relationship... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Two Men and the Treasure is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of two friends who discover buried treasure in a field. Ecstatic, they vow to share it equally. However, as greed seizes them, they plot against each other with the aim of getting the entire treasure for themselve... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Shepherd and the King" is a collection of La Fontaine's timeless fables, showcasing his gifts as a storyteller and moralist. Central to the plot is the unlikely friendship of a simple shepherd and a royal king, their interactions touch upon profound life lessons. La Fontaine's rich language ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Husband, the Wife, and the Robber The Husband, the Wife, and the Robber by Jean de La Fontaine is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the complexities of marriage and trust. This tale chronicles the adventures of a cunning robber who attempts to exploit the insecurities and misgivings within a married couple's relationship. ... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Cormorant and the Fishes" is a captivating fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This story revolves around a cunning cormorant who promises to rule the sea creatures wisely but ends up eating them instead. It serves as a timeless lesson on the dangers of false promises and the mischief of c... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine which revolves around the story of two rats who find an egg and decide to roll it all the way back to their nest. However, on their way, they encounter a fox who cleverly tricks them into losing their found treasure. The story e... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Wax Candle is a collection of fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. The book features allegorical tales that teach moral lessons, pointing out the follies and vices of humans in an entertaining manner. Each tale includes various characters such as animals, humans, and mythical creatures. The... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Wolf and the Starved Dog" is a parable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of freedom and oppression. The story involves a starved dog who is willing to serve a wolf for the guarantee of a daily meal. However, the dog’s collar symbolizes the loss of his freedom, leading to a valuable... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Monkey and the Cat" is a classic fable attributed to the famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers on a monkey and a cat living in the same household who devise a plan to pull chestnuts from a fire. The manipulative monkey convinces the gullible cat to fetch the chestnuts... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Mouse Metamorphosed Into a Girl "The Mouse Metamorphosed Into a Girl" is a fable penned by renowned French writer Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a mouse transformed into a girl by the goddess Diana in response to a prayer from her father. However, despite her external appearance, the girl retains her mouse insti... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The Sculptor and the Statue of Jupiter The Sculptor and the Statue of Jupiter is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches moral lessons through an allegorical story. In this tale, a sculptor creates a magnificent statue of Jupiter, only to be greatly disappointed when the townsfolk see it merely as a piece of stone, rather than a g... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | "The Cat and the Fox" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, which focuses on a conversation between a proud fox and a humble cat. The fox boasts of his knowledge of many survival tricks to escape from hunters, while the cat modestly admits she has only one. When hunters suddenly appear, the cat imme... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
 | The School-Boy, the Pedant, and the Nursery Gardener The School-Boy, the Pedant, and the Nursery Gardener is a children's book by Jean de La Fontaine that includes three tales. The school boy's story covers themes of education and learning, allowing children to grasp the importance of listening. The pedant's tale stresses the significance of humble... | added by davidb 6 months ago |
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