Great for beginner to intermediate level. First published between 1668 and 1693, the Fables of La Fontaine rank among the masterpieces of French literature. This volume contains 75 of the best, in the original French with new English line-for-line literal translations. "The Cicada and the Ant," "The City Rat and the Country Rat," "The Fox and the Grapes," many more.

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Product Description

First published between 1668 and 1693, the Fables of La Fontaine rank among the masterpieces of French literature. This volume contains 75 of the best, in the original French with new English line-for-line literal translations. "The Cicada and the Ant," "The City Rat and the Country Rat," "The Fox and the Grapes," many more.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #295317 in Books
• Published on: 1997-03-21
• Original language: French
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780486295749
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
`Wood's verse translations are masterly - the facing French text gives one an idea of the complexities involved. A brilliant achievement.' The Guardian

Language Notes
Text: English, French (translation)
Original Language: French

About the Author
Jean de la Fontaine (1621–1695) was a French poet whose fables rank among the masterpieces of world literature.

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Customer Reviews

Delightful
This book contains many short french stories that are sure to be a big help to any beginner through intermediate level student. It enriches french vocabulary while simultaneously getting the reader used to translating in a non-strict, understandable manner. The opposite page with the english translation is a big help when one gets stuck on a new word!

Fables
Fables are entertaining and interesting, reasonably easy to understand for the intermediate French student. Not being familiar with De La Fontaine I was hoping for a short story format, and was surprised to find all of the fables in verse (poetry). All in all, a good book.

great book for dual language
This book is in French and English. It is a nice tool to assist your knowledge with both languages or for intermediate learners in French (or English).
I highly recommend it to every fable lovers out there.