La Fontaine Selected Fables Paperback - 2006
by Jean de la Fontaine; James Michie (Translator); Introduction by Geoffrey Grigson
A collection of the world's most beloved fables
Jean de la Fontaine popularized some of our most loved proverbial tales, including "The Hare and the Tortoise" and "The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs," transforming the world's great fables into charming works of astonishing originality, wit, and verve. James Michie's earthy translations capture the friendly brio, nimble comedy, and jaunty wisdom of the original.
* Black-and-white line drawings by J. J. Grandville introduce each fable
Summary
Jean de la Fontaine popularized some of our most loved proverbial tales, including "The Hare and the Tortoise" and "The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs," transforming the world's great fables into charming works of astonishing originality, wit, and verve. James Michie's earthy translations capture the friendly brio, nimble comedy, and jaunty wisdom of the original.
* Black-and-white line drawings by J. J. Grandville introduce each fable
From the rear cover
La Fontaine (1621-95) is best known for his comic and delightful fables. This lively new translation of the most famous among them captures the wit and nuances of the original. The selection - of 110 of the 240 Fables - spans La Fontaine's long writing life and shows his progression from short, charming children's tales to longer, more philosophical fables. The parallel French text, scholarly introduction, and detailed notes and appendices make it ideal both for students and for all lovers of poetry.
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- Title La Fontaine Selected Fables
- Author Jean de la Fontaine; James Michie (Translator); Introduction by Geoffrey Grigson
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group
- Date August 29, 2006
- Features Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140455243 / 0140455248
- Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 7.74 x 5.06 x 0.73 in (19.66 x 12.85 x 1.85 cm)
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Fables, French
- Dewey Decimal Code 841.4
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