Jean de la Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine was a celebrated French poet and fabulist, best known for his enchanting collection of fables that have charmed readers for centuries. Born on July 8, 1621, in Château-Thierry, France, La Fontaine pursued a career in law before his passion for literature led him to the vibrant world of Parisian salons. His fables, often featuring anthropomorphic animals, cleverly weave moral lessons with humor and wit, reflecting the complexities of human nature and society. La Fontaine's unique style and ability to capture the essence of human behavior made his work timeless and relatable.

As you explore La Fontaine's delightful tales in the app, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where wisdom and amusement go hand in hand. His stories, such as "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Fox and the Grapes," are not just entertaining; they offer insights that resonate even today. Whether you're revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, La Fontaine's fables promise to inspire and amuse. Enjoy your journey through his literary landscape!

The Old Man and the Ass

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Jean de la Fontaine



LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of The Old Man and the Ass by Jean de La Fontaine. (There was no translator acknowledged in the t…

Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks (version 2)

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Jean de la Fontaine



This is a short book which collects together 18 charming fables, written in rhyme and intended to be enjoyed by children. Based on stories w…

La muerte y el desventurado

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Jean de la Fontaine



Llamaba un Desgraciado cada día En su ayuda la Muerte; "¡Cuán bella eres, señora, le decía, Ven pront…

Los dos amigos

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Jean de la Fontaine



Alcibiades y Axioco, compañeros de cuerpo juvenil, bello y fornido, concertaron sus ansias, y pusieron semillas de …

The Fool Who Sold Wisdom

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Jean de la Fontaine



LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of The Fool Who Sold Wisdom by Jean de La Fontaine.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Se…

La Venus Callipyga

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Jean de la Fontaine



Hubo en la Grecia dos siracusanas, que tenían un trasero portentoso; Y, por saber la cual de las hermanas lo ten&ia…

El glotón

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Jean de la Fontaine



Para su cena, un glotón, ordena que con presteza le sirvan un esturión. Exceptuando la cabeza le come,…

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