About Jean de La Fontaine
Jean de La Fontaine was a
French poet and fabulist, who lived and worked during the XVII century.
For special contributions to French literature was elected to the
French Academy of Sciences in 1684. Published in 1668, the collection of
fables brought La Fontaine international fame. The works of the ancient
Greeks, Indian storytellers, other fabulists and folk tales about
animals serve as a source of inspiration for the author. Drawing motives
from these works, La Fontaine brings new life to the fable genre.
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