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An inspired new translation of the work of one of the world's greatest fabulists

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Lewis Galantière Prize, American Translators Association, 2008.

"The translations are not literal but instead convey the spirit of the 17th-century writer. The volume includes . . . extensive notes offering comments and explicating sources, references, translation difficulties, and so on; and lovely illustrations by David Schorr. Highly recommended."--Choice


"Ably translated from the French by Shapiro, the voices of the animals, birds, insects (and even the occasional human) who populate La Fontaine's fables come alive in rhyme and rhythm that develop the traditional tales." --Library Journal


"In Shapiro's translations, meaning and sound patterns flow into each other with metrical control and create La Fontaine's soothing melody, which is reinforced through a never-ending wit and humor to articulate and to overcome his distaste for human folly."--Translation Review

The Complete Fables of Jean de La Fontaine

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    A Paperback / softback by Jean La Fontaine, Norman R Shapiro, John Hollander

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      Publisher: University of Illinois Press
      Publication Date: 15/10/2007
      ISBN13: 9780252073816, 978-0252073816
      ISBN10: 0252073819
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An inspired new translation of the work of one of the world's greatest fabulists

      Trade Review

      Lewis Galantière Prize, American Translators Association, 2008.

      "The translations are not literal but instead convey the spirit of the 17th-century writer. The volume includes . . . extensive notes offering comments and explicating sources, references, translation difficulties, and so on; and lovely illustrations by David Schorr. Highly recommended."--Choice


      "Ably translated from the French by Shapiro, the voices of the animals, birds, insects (and even the occasional human) who populate La Fontaine's fables come alive in rhyme and rhythm that develop the traditional tales." --Library Journal


      "In Shapiro's translations, meaning and sound patterns flow into each other with metrical control and create La Fontaine's soothing melody, which is reinforced through a never-ending wit and humor to articulate and to overcome his distaste for human folly."--Translation Review

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