The Story of Reynard the Fox - (New Curriculum Standards)

Author: Ji Hao's Wife
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Reynard the Fox appears gentle and refined, but in reality, he is a cunning, deceitful, and clever fox. He will go to great lengths to obtain food, causing harm to many animals in the forest. Among them are the brave and bold Yseron, who eventually awakens; and the highly intelligent and shrewd Tiber. Each captivating story in The Tales of Reynard the Fox is not only a fable with profound satire but also a fairy tale filled with magical colors. The Tales of Reynard the Fox took shape in France around the 12th to 13th centuries and is a long narrative poem with many authors, most of whom are now unknown. After its publication, translations or imitations of the work appeared in Germany, Italy, and other countries. German poet Goethe even wrote a narrative poem Reynard the Fox based on this story. In modern times, many French and Western writers have adapted the tales of Reynard the Fox into prose, creating a beautiful fairy tale that has gained popularity worldwide. The most widely circulated version today is the prose adaptation by French writer Ji Hao's wife, which is equivalent to a long novel.