Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 24 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 24
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Indiscreet Confession -- The Contract -- The Quid Pro Quo, or The Mistakes.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 24" by Jean de La Fontaine is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's keen observation of human behavior and relationships. Written during the 17th century, this compilation weaves together themes of love, infidelity, and the moral conundrums inherent in social interactions. It exemplifies La Fontaine's ability to mirror the complexities of human emotions through engaging narratives, providing insight into both virtue and folly present in society. The volume contains three tales: "The Indiscreet Confession," "The Contract," and "The Quid Pro Quo, or The Mistakes." Each story presents a different scenario involving romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, and the humorous yet poignant consequences of personal choices. In "The Indiscreet Confession," a husband grapples with jealousy after his wife's admission of past infidelity, leading to a public display of his distress. In "The Contract," a father navigates his daughter's unexpected pregnancy caused by a tutor, opting for a hasty marriage to mitigate the scandal. Lastly, "The Quid Pro Quo" follows a husband's comic misadventure as he finds himself deceived by both his wife and her maid, highlighting themes of mistaken identity and betrayal. Together, these stories deftly illustrate the intricacies and often absurd nature of love and commitment. (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. 5298
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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