Fables de La Fontaine (French-Chinese Bilingual)

Author: Shanghai Library
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book uses the animal world to allegorically represent human society, depicting the various figures of 17th-century French society, exposing the dark side of French society, and deeply elaborating on certain major events of the time through the literary genre of fable. The theme of "Fables" is extensive, with diverse characters, portraying figures from the highest echelons, such as kings, nobles, and other dignitaries, down to merchants, farmers, as well as tricksters and scoundrels. It fully reveals the darkness and corruption of the feudal monarchy, boldly criticizes the cruelty and tyranny of the aristocracy, mercilessly satirizes the lingering vices 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.