About Fables Read Count : 200

Category : Books-Non-Fiction

Sub Category : Reference
Fables are among the oldest forms of folk literature. The word "fable" comes from the Latin "fabula" ("little story"). Typically, a fable consists of a narrative and a short moral conclusion at the end. The main characters in most fables are animals. The purpose of these stories is to ridicule negative human qualities.

Little is known about the life of Aesop. According to historical facts he was a slave, who lived in the sixth century BC in ancient Greece. Some legends suggest Aesop was an ugly hunchbacked slave, although his real appearance is a mystery. One thing is known for sure - Aesop was a very smart, resourceful and inventive man.

Jean de La Fontaine was a French poet and fabulist, who lived and worked during the XVII century. For special contributions to French literature was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1684. Published in 1668, the collection of fables brought La Fontaine international fame.

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  • Well done - nicely written #thumbsup

    Jul 01, 2017

  • Amy  Rose

    Amy Rose

    thanks Anonymagination

    Jul 01, 2017

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