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The Mule That Boasted of His Family

The Mule That Boasted of His Family is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the important lesson of humility and knowing one's place. The story follows a haughty mule who...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Fox, the Monkey, and the Other Animals

"The Fox, the Monkey, and the Other Animals" is a classic collection of narrative poems and tales by Jean de La Fontaine. The French author spins delightful and charming stories...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat

"The Cockerel, the Cat, and the Little Rat" by Jean de La Fontaine is a delightful piece of classic children's literature. The book tells the story of a cockerel, a cat, and a rat...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Stag Viewing Himself in the Stream

"The Stag Viewing Himself in the Stream" is a collection of fables written by Jean de La Fontaine. These parables teem with animals presented with human characters and virtues,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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Jupiter and the Farmer

"Jupiter and the Farmer" is a morals-based fable that explores themes of justice and integrity. A farmer, unhappy with Jupiter's judgement, challenges him, leading to a series of...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Bear and the Two Friends

"The Bear and the Two Friends" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship and loyalty. The narrative revolves around two friends who bump into a bear...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Lion and the Hunter

The Lion and the Hunter by Jean de La Fontaine is a fable that showcases the competing narratives of truth between the oppressor and the oppressed, represented by a lion and a...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Shepherd and the Lion

"The Shepherd and the Lion" is a fable from Jean de La Fontaine's collection of stories, illustrating moral lessons through the interactions of animals. In this tale, he teaches...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Eagle and the Owl

"The Eagle and the Owl" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that is part of his collection of tales. This story portrays the unlikely friendship between an eagle and an owl,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Ass in the Lion's Skin

The Ass in the Lion's Skin is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the theme of deceit and its consequences. The story follows an ass who, donning a lion's skin, fools...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Lion Going to War

"The Lion Going to War" is one of the fables collected in the classic collection by French author Jean de La Fontaine. The story involves a Lion King who decides to declare war on...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Stag and the Vine

"The Stag and the Vine" is a short fable by Jean de La Fontaine that highlights the themes of deception and gratitude. The story follows a stag, who, after being pursued by...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Hare the Partridge

"The Hare the Partridge" is a collection of fables written by Jean de la Fontaine that delivers messages about morality and human nature. It centers around the life of a hare and...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Serpent and the File

"The Serpent and the File" is an illustrated version of the fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The storyline presents a snake that sets out to bite a file. The file informs the snake...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Ass That Carried the Relics

"The Ass That Carried the Relics" is a tale adapted by renowned fable writer Jean de La Fontaine. It tells the story of an ass carrying the relics of saints. As he journeys along,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Hen with the Golden Eggs

"The Hen with the Golden Eggs" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moral tale about a farmer who owns a hen that lays golden eggs. Instead of patiently waiting for the hen to lay her eggs...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Labouring Man and His Children

"The Labouring Man and His Children" is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a hardworking man who, on his deathbed, tells his children that there is a treasure...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Doctors

"The Doctors" is not a book by Jean de La Fontaine. Jean de La Fontaine is a renowned French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Satyr and the Passer-by

"The Satyr and the Passer-by" is a collection of fables, allegories, and tales by Jean de La Fontaine. In this work, La Fontaine explores the complex nature of human beings as he...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Fox with His Tail Cut Off

"The Fox with His Tail Cut Off" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that features a fox who lost his tail. In the story, the fox attempts to persuade other foxes that they would be...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Hare's Ears

"The Hare's Ears" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine which addresses pride, humility, and the courage to be true to oneself, even in the face of ridicule or rejection. The...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot

"The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores the tragic consequences of unequal relationships. The story presents an earthen pot and an iron...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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Fortune and the Little Child

"Fortune and the Little Child" is a collection of poetic stories by Jean de La Fontaine. The stories commonly feature animals as characters who learn life lessons about morality,...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Mountain in Labour

"The Mountain in Labour" is a part of the collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. It is a brief tale that uses animals to portray human follies and lessons. In this fable, a...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Oracle and the Impious Man

The Oracle and the Impious Man is a story by Jean de La Fontaine that works to convey a moral lesson about the dangers of skepticism. In the tale, an impious or disrespectful man...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Old Man and His Children

"The Old Man and His Children" is a moral fable by Jean de La Fontaine that was included in his collection of tales named Fables. The story revolves around an old man living with...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Saying of Socrates

The Saying of Socrates is a thoughtful compilation of the renowned philosopher's teachings, philosophies, and dialogues. French writer Jean de La Fontaine explores the profound...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Horse and the Wolf

"The Horse and the Wolf" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit and cunning. In the story, a sly wolf convinces a strong horse that he should allow him...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Fox and the Bust

"The Fox and the Bust" is a fable written by Jean de La Fontaine. This short tale tells the story of a fox who comes across a bust, an impressive piece of art. The fox praises the...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag

"The Horse Wishing to Be Revenged on the Stag" by Jean de La Fontaine is a moralistic fable that tells a tale of retaliation and consequences. The story follows a horse that seeks...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Animals Sending a Tribute to Alexander

The Animals Sending a Tribute to Alexander is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story centers around the theme of tribute and submission. It depicts animals sending a tribute to...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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The Old Woman and Her Servants

The Old Woman and Her Servants is a moral tale by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around an old woman and her two servants. She treats them harshly, and hence, they decide to...

by Jean de La Fontaine

 36 Views
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