Was Jean de la Fontaine a part of any controversy during his lifetime?
No
Yes
He was a beloved person
He was indifferent
Answer
The work of Jean de la Fontaine was controversial during his lifetime due to the use of satire and social commentary in his work. Fontaine was a member of the Académie Française, but his work was not always well-received by the Academy, and he was accused of blasphemy and obscenity.
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