Fables

3.9 avg 16 votes

About this book

Jean de La Fontaine collected fables from a wide variety of sources, both Western and Eastern, and adapted them into French free verse. They were issued under the general title of Fables in several volumes from 1668 to 1694 and are considered classics of French literature. Humorous, nuanced and ironical, they were originally aimed at adults but then entered the educational system and were required learning for school children.

3.9 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 16 votes
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Reader Profile

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3.9/5 · 16 readers · 88 pages · ≈ 1 h 38 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Fables?

About ≈ 1 h 38 m — 88 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mFables~1 h 38 m

How many pages is Fables?

88 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Fables88

What genre is Fables?

It sits on the Poetry, Short Stories, Fiction shelves.

Is Fables in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Fables?

The main characters include Aesop, Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), French Fables, Francis Batten Cristal Traver (1828?-).

Who wrote Fables?

Jean de La Fontaine (1621–1695).

Where can I read Fables online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Characters AesopJean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)French FablesFrancis Batten Cristal Traver (1828?-)
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