Isbn: 9780428004521 - Contes De La Fontaine, Vol. 1 (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 56 stories written by a 17th-century French author associated with the literary genre known as the literary fairy tale. The stories take the form of short, witty, and often risquà love stories or fables. Some of the stories are original creations, while others are based on folklore or classical mythology. The author takes inspiration from Boccaccio, Ariosto, and other Italian authors. This book provides insight into the literary and cultural landscape of 17th-century France and is considered an early example of the literary fairy tale genre. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…