Reynard the Fox by Unknown
"Reynard the Fox" is a medieval European fable and folklore that follows the adventures of a crafty and mischievous fox named Reynard. Known for his cunning and deceitful ways, Reynard often finds himself in trouble with the King of the animal kingdom, Noble the Lion, but manages to outsmart his adversaries each time. Through a series of satirical and humorous tales, the story offers commentary on the hypocrisy of the nobility and the church, and explores themes of morality and justice.
The 1119th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 460
This book was first published in 1479
6 Lists
- score: 184 -- the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works - 2002 (Weight: 150)
- score: 169 -- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher - 2005 (Weight: 160)
- score: 93 -- 50 (+1) essential texts from Dutch literature - 2020 (Weight: 88)
- score: 10 -- Masterpieces of World Literature - 1991 (Weight: 10)
- score: 1 -- Top 50 Masterpieces of Medieval Literature - 2024 (Weight: 1)
- score: 1 -- Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time - 2024 (Weight: 1)