Fables of La Fontaine

About Fables of La Fontaine

Enter a captivating realm where wit and wisdom intertwine, as inspired by the timeless tales of La Fontaine. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of fables that reflect moral lessons and human nature through enchanting narratives and memorable characters. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing audiences to delve into a variety of stories that span the spectrum of joy, sorrow, and the complexities of life. From the well-loved to the lesser-known, these fables serve as both entertainment and a mirror to our society, prompting reflection on our own behaviors and choices. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the art of storytelling and the enduring legacy of fables. Discover a new book with every episode and experience the magic of lessons that resonate across generations.

Publisher

Jean de La Fontaine

Category

arts · arts · arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2026

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   English Fairy Tales-Ernest Rhys, Grace Rhys

   Jean de la Fontaine's fables were very well-known all over Europe during his life, and are now slowly being rediscovered. This edition contains 240 fables or fairy tales and a biography of Jean de la Fontaine and Aesop, containing the most well-known fables in existence, as well as some lesser-known fables and stories. Walter Thornbury's translation furthermore sets the fables into memorable rhymes. - Summary by Carolin

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Dealings of Captain Sharkey and Other Stories of Pirates-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

   Jean de la Fontaine's fables were very well-known all over Europe during his life, and are now slowly being rediscovered. This edition contains 240 fables or fairy tales and a biography of Jean de la Fontaine and Aesop, containing the most well-known fables in existence, as well as some lesser-known fables and stories. Walter Thornbury's translation furthermore sets the fables into memorable rhymes. - Summary by Carolin

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer-Anonymous

   Jean de la Fontaine's fables were very well-known all over Europe during his life, and are now slowly being rediscovered. This edition contains 240 fables or fairy tales and a biography of Jean de la Fontaine and Aesop, containing the most well-known fables in existence, as well as some lesser-known fables and stories. Walter Thornbury's translation furthermore sets the fables into memorable rhymes. - Summary by Carolin

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