The Original Fables of La Fontaine: Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney
1668
The Original Fables of La Fontaine: Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney
1668
Children & Young Adult Reading, French Literature
Translated by F. C. (Frederick Colin) Tilney
The Original Fables of La Fontaine, first published in 1668, is a collection of animal fables by French author Jean de La Fontaine, rendered into English prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney. The fables convey moral lessons through entertaining narratives featuring anthropomorphic animals, exploring themes such as wisdom, folly, and the complexities of human nature. La Fontaine's work is notable for its blend of humor and insightful social commentary, making it a significant contribution to literature and a reflection of 17th-century French society.
