French literature

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   In which year was the famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine born in Château-Thierry?

   

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   Answer: 1621Jean de La Fontaine was baptized on July 8, 1621, in Château-Thierry and became one of the most prominent classical authors in French literary history.

   Source: Jean de La Fontaine — Wikipédia

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   In which year was the very first edition of *Le Bon Usage*, the famous and influential standard work on French grammar written by Maurice Grevisse, published?

   

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   Answer: 1936Belgian grammarian Maurice Grevisse published the first edition of his monumental grammar guide 'Le Bon Usage' in 1936.

   Source: Le Bon Usage — Wikipédia

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