"Electite Fables of Jean de Lafontaine" is a collection of wise and profound stories in which the outstanding French writer Jean de Lafontaine gives animals voices to teach readers important life lessons. Each fable opens before us a bright world, where a fox, a wolf, a bear and other characters conduct numerous dialogues and disputes, revealing a deep meaning in simple plots. LaFontaine skilfully uses animal characters to show human flaws and goodness, moral values and mistakes. This book is a treasure trove of folk wisdom and eternal truths that remain relevant at any time.