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Jean de la Fontaine

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Jean de la Fontaine

Born July 8, 1621 · Château-Thierry, Aisne, France

Died April 13, 1695 · aged 73

Jean de La Fontaine (8 July 1621 – 13 April 1695) 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.

Known For

Playboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons 1Playboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons 1 · 1994
Playboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons 1
1994
MovieComedy
Series of erotic stories, inspired by La Fontaine's and Boccaccio's work.
A Cigarra e a FormigaA Cigarra e a Formiga · 2005
A Cigarra e a Formiga
2005
MovieAnimation
The Ant and the Cicada lived their almost opposite lives. The Ant had to work hard during spring, summer and fall, while the Cicada just hummed and rested, slept and had fun. When the winter came, they were able to learn from their differences and discover the value of friendship, and had a real life lesson.
The Hare and the TurtleThe Hare and the Turtle · 2005
The Hare and the Turtle
★ 8.02005
MovieAnimationFamily
In this fable by Jean de La Fontaine, the hare was the undefeated winner of all races. With each competition, she collected more and more trophies, prizes and glorious images. However, she had less and less incentive to run, so certain was her victory. Until an unexpected proposal from a turtle appeared for a change in the disputes and in their lives.
The Double BedThe Double Bed · 1965
The Double Bed
★ 3.41965
MovieComedy
Various sketches centered on alcove stories.
Cock o' the WalkCock o' the Walk · 1935
Cock o' the Walk
★ 6.01935
MovieAnimation
The title character comes to town, complete with portable boxing ring. He grabs a local chicken and dances with her, inspiring several other barnyard animals to dance. But her rooster takes offense, and enters the ring to do battle.
The Tortoise and the HareThe Tortoise and the Hare · 1970
The Tortoise and the Hare
1970
MovieAnimationComedy
A telling of the classic tale about a foot race between a hare and a tortoise.
Eva and the GrasshopperEva and the Grasshopper · 1927
Eva and the Grasshopper
★ 9.01927
MovieAnimation
Mary and Eva are best friends, although they couldn't be more different. Armand, Mary's fiancee, falls in love with the seductive Eva, who is busy becoming a revue star. When Eva fails and loses her money, Armand tries to help her out.
Playboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons IIPlayboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons II · 1994
Playboy's After Dark: Lusty Liaisons II
1994
MovieComedy
Series of erotic stories, inspired by La Fontaine's and Boccaccio's work.

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