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Jean de La Fontaine (Walter Thornbury, trans.; illus. Gustave Doré) — The Fables of La Fontaine

1882 · Book · Public Domain

Jean de La Fontaine's Fables, translated by Walter Thornbury and illustrated by Gustave Doré, is a collection of moralistic tales. This 1882 edition is notable for its intricate and expressive illustrations by Doré.

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