Which organization did La Fontaine become a member of?
The French Resistance
The Spanish Academy
The French Academy
The Italian Academy
Answer
Jean de La Fontaine became a member of the French Academy, which is an elite French cultural institution founded in 1635. The academy's purpose is to protect and promote the French language and literature. The academy has 40 members, who are elected for life by the other members. La Fontaine was elected to the academy in 1663, and he remained a member until his death in 1695.
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