First published at 14:24 UTC on June 18th, 2023.
Jean de La Fontaine's Inspiring Quotes That Will Change Your Life Forever!
Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was a French poet and writer best known for his collection of fables, "Les Fables de La Fontaine," which was published in seve…
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Jean de La Fontaine's Inspiring Quotes That Will Change Your Life Forever!
Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was a French poet and writer best known for his collection of fables, "Les Fables de La Fontaine," which was published in several volumes between 1668 and 1694. The fables are written in verse and often feature animals as the main characters, with each story intended to convey a moral lesson.
La Fontaine was born in Château-Thierry, a town northeast of Paris, and studied law before turning to writing. He gained the patronage of King Louis XIV and was elected to the French Academy in 1684.
In addition to his fables, La Fontaine wrote poetry, plays, and novels, though his fables remain his most enduring work. They have been translated into many languages and continue to be popular around the world.
La Fontaine died in Paris in 1695 and is buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery.
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