Jean de La Fontaine (1621 - 1695), one of the best-loved French poets, is the foremost fabulist since Aesop, and his books have entertained generations of readers throughout France and the Western world. In Once Again, La Fontaine, Norman R. Shapiro brings his scholarly knowledge of fable lore and outstanding facility with English verse together to produce beautiful, witty translations. Adults will be captured by the subtle and sophisticated layers of meaning which Shapiro has skillfully brought to light, and children will delight in the moral tales. Readers of all ages will appreciate the sly and charming illustrations by David Schorr.
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Jean de La Fontaine (1621 - 1695), one of the best-loved French poets, is the foremost fabulist since Aesop, and his books have entertained generations of readers throughout France and the Western world. In Once Again, La Fontaine, Norman R. Shapiro brings his scholarly knowledge of fable lore and outstanding facility with English verse together to produce beautiful, witty translations. Adults will be captured by the subtle and sophisticated layers of meaning which Shapiro has skillfully brought to light, and children will delight in the moral tales. Readers of all ages will appreciate the sly and charming illustrations by David Schorr.
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Vendeur : DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good+. Schorr, David (illustrateur). First Edition Thus. B&W Illustrations; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 218 pages; Larger, square format HC/DJ. Tight bright and fresh in clean crisp edged dust jacket. Illustrated with b&w artwork. Sealed audio CD mounted in front. Just mild sunning to the light sensitive orange toned jacket at spine. Neat unmarked copy feells and appears unread. F/VG++ . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 30224
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