Selected Fables
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La Fontaine's witty and sophisticated animal fables are among the greatest poetic works in French. Christopher Betts's new translations match the inventiveness of the original. This generous selection, including half of the originals, is accompanied by...
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La Fontaine's witty and sophisticated animal fables are among the greatest poetic works in French. Christopher Betts's new translations match the inventiveness of the original. This generous selection, including half of the originals, is accompanied by superb illustrations by Gustave Doré, a contextualizing introduction and other features.
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La Fontaine's witty and sophisticated animal fables are among the greatest poetic works in French. Christopher Betts's new translations match the inventiveness of the original. This generous selection, including half of the originals, is accompanied by superb illustrations by Gustave Dore, a contextualizing introduction and other features.
Autoren-Porträt von Jean de La Fontaine
La Fontaine (1621-95) followed a career as a poet after early training for the law and the Church. He came under the wing of Louis XIV's Finance Minister, Nicolas Fouquet, and later enjoyed the patronage of the Duchess of Orléans and Mme de La Sablière. His Fables were widely admired, and he was already regarded in his lifetime as one of the greatest poets of his age.Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jean de La Fontaine
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 14 Jahre
- 2014, 272 Seiten, Maße: 14,1 x 22,3 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Christopher Betts
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0199650721
- ISBN-13: 9780199650729
- Erscheinungsdatum: 05.02.2014
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Christopher Betts's new versions [of the Fables] provide a fine introduction. He translates into easy and pleasing rhyme ... Betts is a respectful translator, avoiding jarring anachronisms and preserving the good humour and wit of the original. You feel you are in the hands of someone who understands La Fontaine and finds him congenial ... The volume itself, illustrated with engravings by Gustave Doré, is beautifully produced and a pleasure to read. Maya Slater, Times Literary Supplement
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