Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 17 by Jean de La Fontaine

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Author La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695
Title Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 17
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Progress of Wit -- The Sick Abbess -- The Truckers.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 17" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of narratives that embody the wit and humor characteristic of the author, likely written in the 17th century during the French classical period. This volume includes three distinct tales: "The Progress of Wit," "The Sick Abbess," and "The Truckers," all of which showcase La Fontaine's ingenious use of fables and moral lessons often intertwined with social commentary. The central theme revolves around human behavior and societal norms, often with a satirical undertone that highlights the follies and follies of people. In "The Progress of Wit," a young girl named Alice seeks to acquire wit from a friar, leading to a humorous encounter that reveals the nature of learning and innocence. "The Sick Abbess" tells the story of an abbess whose illness is humorously linked to her reluctance to engage with the opposite sex, ultimately leading to a scandalous yet enlightening resolution. Lastly, "The Truckers" explores the absurdity of villagers deciding to trade their wives for variety, which culminates in both humorous consequences and moral dilemmas regarding relationships and desires. Together, these tales reflect La Fontaine's keen eye for the absurdities of human nature and the societal norms of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry -- Translations into English
Subject Fables, French -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5291
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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