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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`Wood's verse translations are masterly - the facing French text gives one an idea of the complexities involved. A brilliant achievement.' The Guardian
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Text: English, French (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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This review is from: Selected Fables (Dual-Language) (Paperback)
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!
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This review is from: Selected Fables (Dual-Language) (Paperback)
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.
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This review is from: Selected Fables (Penguin Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
AMAZON...Consolidating reviews for different books is NOT HELPFUL. Without looking too closely I ordered the penguin classic thinking it was dual language based on reviews posted here. Not what I wanted.
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