One Hundred Fables (1906)

By Jean de La Fontaine

Book Overview

One Hundred Fables is a collection of fables written by the French poet, Jean de La Fontaine, and originally published in 1668. This edition was published in 1906 and contains all one hundred of La Fontaine's fables, which are known for their moral lessons and animal characters. The fables are written in verse and often feature animals such as foxes, lions, and rabbits, who learn important life lessons through their experiences. The fables are timeless and continue to be popular with readers of all ages. This edition includes illustrations by J. J. Grandville, a renowned French caricaturist and illustrator, which add to the charm of the book. Overall, One Hundred Fables is a classic collection of stories that are both entertaining and educational, and have stood the test of time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437207774
• ISBN13: 9781437207774
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"