The Wolf and the Lamb from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine 1621-95

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"The Wolf and the Lamb" is one of the most famous fables attributed to Jean de La Fontaine, a French poet and fabulist who lived from 1621 to 1695. The fable is included in La Fontaine's collection of tales, "Fables Choisies, mises en vers" (Selected Fables, Put into Verse), which was published in several volumes from 1668 to 1694. This particular fable, which illustrates the unjust exercise of power and the victimization of the innocent, is a retelling of one of Aesop's fables and has been a subject of numerous adaptations and artistic interpretations over the centuries.

Georges Fraipont (1873–1912), a Belgian-born French illustrator and painter, is one of the artists who have contributed to the visual legacy of La Fontaine's fables. His work on "The Wolf and the Lamb" is a testament to the enduring appeal of La Fontaine's moral stories and the rich tradition of illustrating these classic tales. Fraipont's illustrations often capture the essence of La Fontaine's narratives, blending the naturalistic detail with the anthropomorphic characteristics of the animal characters, thereby enhancing the moral and emotional impact of the fable.

In "The Wolf and the Lamb," the story unfolds as a wolf seeks a pretext to devour a lamb. The lamb's innocence and logical arguments are no match for the wolf's might and determination to find fault where there is none. The moral of the fable is typically interpreted as a commentary on the nature of tyrants, who will always find a way to justify their actions, regardless of the truth or justice.

Fraipont's contribution to the visual interpretation of La Fontaine's fables has helped to cement the cultural significance of these stories, ensuring that they continue to be accessible and engaging to new generations of readers. His illustrations not only serve as a complement to the text but also offer an independent artistic perspective that adds depth to the fable's interpretation. Through his work, Fraipont has become an integral part of the history of La Fontaine's fables, demonstrating the power of visual art to expand and enrich literary traditions.

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