Vanden Vos Reinaerde (1856) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437360479)

Vanden Vos Reinaerde is a book written in Dutch by Willem Jonckbloet and published in 1856. The book is a medieval epic poem that tells the story of Reynard the Fox, a cunning and sly character who uses his wit to outsmart his enemies. The poem is set in a fictional world where animals have human-like qualities and interact with each other in a complex social hierarchy. Reynard is a shrewd and ambitious fox who uses his intelligence to manipulate and deceive those around him, including the king and other members of the nobility. The poem is filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, and offers a fascinating insight into medieval society and culture. Jonckbloet's translation of the poem is considered a masterpiece of Dutch literature and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. J. a. Jonckbloet
ISBN-10: 1437360475
ISBN-13: 9781437360479
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/10/2008
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d