The Fables of La Fontaine

This classic collection of La Fontaine's best fables are a timeless treasure of mankind. Simple, plain and uniquely clear, the messages in these wonderful fables have been become a literary metaphor during the ages they survived through. Apart from Æsop's modest and direct text, La Fontaine's fables are poetic as well as telling the truthful stories of human era. The text could be read as lyrics, even, and the careful choices of words to make each paragraph rhyme is enjoyable to read.

Born in 1621, Jean de La Fontaine, the one and only fable-writer in France, had lived a life dedicated to the art of literature. His musical, poetic style of writing adds a constant rhythm to his fables; his works are known throughout the world and has inspired many poets and writers.
La Fontaine's works include many themes and plots Æsop had set out in his fables. But unlike the great Greek writer of fables, La Fontaine made remarkable changes and wholly rearranged the text to his unique style. Songlike, the lyrical text of La Fontaine's is a whole other classic independent on its on.

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