9780140455243 - Selected Fables Penguin Classics by De La Fontaine, Jean (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) freely plundered the works of Aesop, Phaedrus, Bidpai and others to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of astonishing originality, wit and verve. Here he depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. Sins of pride, greed and vanity come under humorous attack - a cunning fox tricks a crow out of his dinner, an arrogant hare loses a race to a steady tortoise, a merry cicada who sings all summer finds herself hungry in winter, and the goddess Juno scolds a peacock who covets a nightingale's song. But faith in human nature can also be found in poems such as those in which a wolf is saved from choking by a helpful stork, demonstrating an engaging belief in the possibilities of redemption.

Condition: NEW. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator).

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). In English.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. 211.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Aims to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of originality, wit, and verve. The author depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. He presents sins of pride, greed, and vanity under humorous attack. Illustrator(s): Grandville, J.J. Editor(s): Michie, James. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 222. . 2006. 1st. Paperback. . . . .

Paperback. Condition: new. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Paperback. La Fontaine's Fables popularised some of our most loved proverbial tales, including The Hare and the Tortoise and The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs.Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) freely plundered the works of Aesop, Phaedrus, Bidpai and others to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of astonishing originality, wit and verve. Here he depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. Sins of pride, greed and vanity come under humorous attack - a cunning fox tricks a crow out of his dinner, an arrogant hare loses a race to a steady tortoise, a merry cicada who sings all summer finds herself hungry in winter, and the goddess Juno scolds a peacock who covets a nightingale's song. But faith in human nature can also be found in poems such as those in which a wolf is saved from choking by a helpful stork, demonstrating an engaging belief in the possibilities of redemption. Aims to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of originality, wit, and verve. The author depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. He presents sins of pride, greed, and vanity under humorous attack. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). new title edition. 304 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Aims to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of originality, wit, and verve. The author depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. He presents sins of pride, greed, and vanity under humorous attack. Illustrator(s): Grandville, J.J. Editor(s): Michie, James. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 222. . 2006. 1st. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). pp. 304.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). pp. 304.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). new title edition. 304 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Neu neuware, importqualität, auf lager - 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.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) French poet, whose FABLES rank among the masterpieces of world literature. His FABLES CHOISIES MISES EN VERS, usually called La Fontaine Fables , were published over the last 25 years of his life. The first volume ap.

Paperback. Condition: new. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Paperback. La Fontaine's Fables popularised some of our most loved proverbial tales, including The Hare and the Tortoise and The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs.Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) freely plundered the works of Aesop, Phaedrus, Bidpai and others to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of astonishing originality, wit and verve. Here he depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. Sins of pride, greed and vanity come under humorous attack - a cunning fox tricks a crow out of his dinner, an arrogant hare loses a race to a steady tortoise, a merry cicada who sings all summer finds herself hungry in winter, and the goddess Juno scolds a peacock who covets a nightingale's song. But faith in human nature can also be found in poems such as those in which a wolf is saved from choking by a helpful stork, demonstrating an engaging belief in the possibilities of redemption. Aims to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of originality, wit, and verve. The author depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. He presents sins of pride, greed, and vanity under humorous attack. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: new. Grandville, J. J. (illustrator). Paperback. La Fontaine's Fables popularised some of our most loved proverbial tales, including The Hare and the Tortoise and The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs.Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) freely plundered the works of Aesop, Phaedrus, Bidpai and others to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of astonishing originality, wit and verve. Here he depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. Sins of pride, greed and vanity come under humorous attack - a cunning fox tricks a crow out of his dinner, an arrogant hare loses a race to a steady tortoise, a merry cicada who sings all summer finds herself hungry in winter, and the goddess Juno scolds a peacock who covets a nightingale's song. But faith in human nature can also be found in poems such as those in which a wolf is saved from choking by a helpful stork, demonstrating an engaging belief in the possibilities of redemption. Aims to transform the world's great fables into charming poems of originality, wit, and verve. The author depicts lions, frogs, donkeys, rats, insects, birds and wily foxes in situations that reveal the quirks, follies and frailties he observed in humankind. He presents sins of pride, greed, and vanity under humorous attack. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.