Jean de La Fontaine
author
Jean de La Fontaine was a French dramatist, storyteller, and fabulist of the 17th century. He is most famous for his 'Fables', which were inspired by the works of Aesop and other ancient fabulists. His work elevated the fable to a respected literary genre in France. He lived during the reign of Louis XIV and was known for his moralistic approach to literature.[1,2]
- fables
- moralism
- classical literature
Books
Works by Jean de La Fontaine
- 1958 Le chat, la belette et le petit lapin Fable included in the collection by Jean Tourane.
- 1668 Les Fables The primary collection of fables.