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Fables

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Based on 14,513 Ratings and 236 Reviews

Book Description
The most famous fabulist after Aesop, the French poet Jean de la Fontaine published his three collections of fables in the second half of the seventeenth century, and found that not only had he an instant popular success on his hands; he happened to have written a literary masterpiece as well. Though not specifically composed for the young, these tales have a freshness and vividness which continue... More
Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (73 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages160
ISBN-101857155084
ISBN-13978-1857155082
Publication Date10/18/2001
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About Jean De LA Fontaine (Author) : Jean De LA Fontaine is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Jean De LA Fontaine include The Fables of La Fontaine, Las Mejores Fabulas, LA Poe... more
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About R.De La Neziere (Illustrator) : R.De La Neziere is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of R.De La Neziere is Fables (Everyman's Library Children's Classics).
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About Edward Marsh (Translator) : Edward Marsh is a published author and a translator of children's books. Published credits of Edward Marsh include Fables (Everyman's Library Children's Classics), The Frog prince: A One-act children ... more
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