Este libro reflexiona sobre la evolución del ser humano y cuestiona si realmente ha avanzado en la dirección correcta. Se argumenta que el hombre moderno se ha dejado llevar por instintos negativos como el poder y la codicia, olvidando su origen y su conexión con el reino animal y vegetal. La obra invita a reconsiderar nuestra evolución y memoria colectiva.
Exploring the evolution of humanity, the narrative questions whether progress has been made in terms of wisdom and character. It highlights a regression into primal instincts such as power, greed, and selfishness, suggesting a collective amnesia regarding humanity's origins and connection to the animal kingdom. The text draws parallels between human evolution and the broader developments within the animal and plant kingdoms, proposing that despite millions of years of advancement, modern man may have lost sight of fundamental truths about existence.
For children in pre-WWII France, memorizing Jean de La Fontaine's fables was a cherished ritual. The fables, like "The Fox and the Raven" and "The Lion and the Gnat," explore themes of flattery and the dangers of underestimating others. La Fontaine's tales serve as timeless lessons on appearances and humility.
Ce prologue évoque l'importance des fables de Jean de La Fontaine pour les enfants en France avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il illustre la fable du Renard et du Corbeau, mettant en lumière la manipulation par la flatterie et la méfiance envers les apparences.