Abstract

Jean de la Fontaine

July 4, 1912 issue

add to cart   close window

The article presents information on the book "Jean de La Fontaine," by Frank Hamel. With no sharp vision of La Fontaine's, a French poet, personality, and with little distinction of style, Hamel yet manages to indicate with some clearness the man's exterior and material surroundings. La Fontaine never felt a breath of true passion in his life. When it comes to discussing his works, Hamel disregards almost entirely the interpretation of human nature by the fables, as well as the more immediate references to the court of Louis XIV and the society of the century. His few remarks on the subject are perfectly conventional.

See Also:

BOOKS; JEAN de La Fontaine (Book); HAMEL, Frank; POETS; LITERATURE; FRENCH
Articles are sold in 'packs,' which are priced as follows:

1 for 2.95
4 for 9.95
10 for 19.95
50 for 34.95
300 for 149.95
Sales of archive individual articles, full issues or article packs are final and no refunds will be issued.

My Articles

You must be logged in to view your articles.

User name

Password

I don't have a login.

I forgot my user name/password.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Blogs

» The Beat

Jobless Figures Pose Social, Political Threat for Obama, Dems | The president and his aides are failing to focus enough attention on the most serious economic issue. Democrats could pay the penalty in 2010.
John Nichols
20 Comments
Posted at 1:27 PM ET

» Act Now!

Defining Patriotism | What do you value in the traditions of your country?
Peter Rothberg
50 Comments

» Editor's Cut

Rediscovering Secular America | This Fourth of July those who identify themselves as non-believers have much cause for celebration.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
73 Comments

» The Notion

Celebrating the Fourth by Remembering the Fifth | On Independence Day, the forgotten and imperiled Fifth Amendment bears honoring.
Eyal Press
39 Comments

» Altercation

Mikey 'n' Me | I got closer to Michael Jackson than almost anyone, or at least closer than most people of the age of consent.
Eric Alterman

» Capitolism

Washington: Even More Corrupt Than You Thought! | Washington Post sells access to lobbyists.
Christopher Hayes
68 Comments

» The Dreyfuss Report

Whisky Tango Foxtrot? | General Jones tells the generals in Kabul: don't bother asking for more troops.
Robert Dreyfuss
65 Comments