Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine was a celebrated French fabulist and poet of the 17th century, best known for his masterful collection of 'Fables' that depict human nature through anthropomorphized animals. Born in Château-Thierry in 1621, he became one of the most widely read French poets of his time and was elected to the Académie Française in 1683. His works, including 'Contes' and various poems and plays, remain enduring classics of French literature.