The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character

Jean de La Fontaine

A famous poet and friend of Fouquet, part of his literary circle.

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Also known as La Fontaine, M. de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine shows up with force in M. de La Fontaine’s Wine. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a guest who prefers vin de Joigny and frequents the cabaret L'Image-de-Notre-Dame.

Jean de La Fontaine first appears in 0059 56 m de la fontaine s wine.

In M. de La Fontaine’s Wine: Mentioned as a guest who prefers vin de Joigny and frequents the cabaret L'Image-de-Notre-Dame.

Later, in The Gallery of Saint-Mandé: Present at the gathering, recites Latin verses, and is distracted from the serious conversation.

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M. de La Fontaine’s Wine
Mentioned as a guest who prefers vin de Joigny and frequents the cabaret L'Image-de-Notre-Dame.
The Gallery of Saint-Mandé
Present at the gathering, recites Latin verses, and is distracted from the serious conversation.
Epicureans
Debates with Conrart, defending Epicureanism and linking it to Fouquet's governance.
The Skin of the Bear
Mentioned as a friend of Fouquet who used to write verses to Vanel's wife.
How Jean de La Fontaine Came to Write His First Tale
The poet contributes money from a risqué poem and recounts his comical misadventures at Château-Thierry.
La Fontaine in the Character of a Negotiator
The poet who negotiates the sale, bringing Vanel to Saint-Mandé and presenting the offer to Fouquet.
Madame de Bellière’s Plate and Diamonds
Present at the supper, comments on the plate and forgets his usual wine preferences.
The Patterns
Referenced as a member of Fouquet's Epicureans, the poetical society.
The Beehive, the Bees, and the Honey
Distracted and self-deprecating; debates rhyme with Pélisson and Molière; reveals his past duel over his wife.
The Friends of M. Fouquet
Part of the delegation, weeps and kneels before the king.

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