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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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About Jean de La Fontaine
Birth
1621
Death
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.
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.
