Publisher's Synopsis
The Ephesian Matron and Other is a collection of short stories by Jean de La Fontaine, a French poet and writer known for his fables. The book features a variety of tales, including The Ephesian Matron, The Two Friends, The Sick Stag, The Wolf and the Lamb, and The Cat and the Fox. Each story is written in a simple yet engaging style, and is accompanied by illustrations that bring the characters to life. The themes explored in the book include morality, human nature, and the consequences of one's actions. The Ephesian Matron and Other is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.ONE, 'mong his valets, had a pretty wife; The master was himself quite full of life, And soon the charmer to his wishes drew, With which the husband discontented grew, And having caught them in the very fact, He rang his mate the changes for the act.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
