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French poet, fabulist and writer

Lived
1621–1695
Country
France
Books
41

Jean de La Fontaine published 38 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book and 1 poetry collection, beginning with La Fontaine's Fables (1668).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Contre Ceux Qui Ont Le Goût Difficile (1668)

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  2. Death and the Lumberjack (1668)

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  3. L'Enfant Et Le Maître D'école (1668)

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  4. La Chatte Métamorphosée En Femme (1668)

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  5. Le Coq Et La Perle (1668)

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  6. Le Mulet Se Vantant De Sa Généalogie (1668)

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  7. Le Paon Se Plaignant À Junon (1668)

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  8. Simonide Préservé Par Les Dieux (1668)

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  9. The Donkey Dressed in Lion's Skin (1668)

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  10. The Fox and the Stork (1668)

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  11. The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs (1668)

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  12. The Hornets and the Honey Bees (1668)

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  13. The Old Lion (1668)

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  14. The Swallow and the Little Birds (1668)

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  15. The Swan and the Cook (1668)

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  16. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse (1668)

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  17. The Wolf and the Housedog (1668)

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  18. The Wolf and the Lamb (1668)

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  19. The Wolves and the Sheep (1668)

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  20. The Young Widow (1668)

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  21. Démocrite Et Les Abdéritains (1678)

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  22. Jupiter Et Le Passager (1678)

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  23. Jupiter Et Les Tonnerres (1678)

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  24. L’Enfouisseur Et Son Compère (1678)

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  25. La Laitiere Et Le Pot Au Lait (1678)

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  26. Le Chien À Qui on a Coupé Les Oreilles (1678)

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  27. Le Loup Et Le Chien Maigre (1678)

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  28. Le Paysan Du Danube (1678)

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  29. Les Femmes Et Le Secret (1678)

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  30. The Animals Stricken with The Plague (1678)

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  31. The Bear and the Gardener (1678)

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  32. The Fox and the Wolf (1678)

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  33. The Wolf and the Stork (1678)

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  34. Belphégor (1693)

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  35. Daphnis Et Alcimadure (1693)

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  36. Du Thésauriseur Et Du Singe (1693)

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  37. Le Loup Et Le Renard (1693)

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  38. Cupid and Psyche

    170 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Joconde (1665)

    48 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. Contes Et Nouvelles En Vers (1665)

    334 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. La Fontaine's Fables (1668)

    222 pages★ 4.2 (9 ratings)

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About Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jean de La Fontaine FAQ

How many books has Jean de La Fontaine written?
Jean de La Fontaine published 38 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean de La Fontaine's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with La Fontaine's Fables.
What is Jean de La Fontaine's last book?
Le Loup Et Le Renard (1693).
What is Jean de La Fontaine's most famous book?
La Fontaine's Fables (1668) is Jean de La Fontaine's most widely read book.
Can I read Jean de La Fontaine's books for free?
Yes. 32 books by Jean de La Fontaine are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.