La Fontaine Fables (Illustrated Fables)

Author: Shanghai Library Editor
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book uses the animal world to symbolize human society, depicting the various characters of 17th-century French society, exposing the dark side of French society, and deeply elaborating on some major events of the time through the literary genre of fable. The theme of "Fables in Verse" is extensive, with diverse characters, portraying figures from the highest-ranking officials such as kings and nobles to merchants, farmers, as well as scoundrels and villains. It fully reveals the darkness and corruption of the feudal monarchy, boldly criticizes the cruelty and tyranny of the aristocracy, mercilessly satirizes the various vices lingering in society, and enthusiastically praises the excellent qualities of the working people—their courage to fight, love for labor, and spirit of unity and mutual assistance.