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Jean de La Fontaine
AuthorBooks · Second hand1621-1695
Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.
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Birth
1621
Death
1695
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Jean de La Fontaine is globally recognized as the undisputed master of the French fable.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 854 works that have transcended generations.
Although he was born in Château-Thierry, his literary legacy became a fundamental pillar of French culture.
Beyond poetry, he worked as a lawyer, playwright, and librettist before dedicating himself to literature.
His famous fables have been translated into multiple languages, including English and Hebrew, demonstrating their universal reach.