Roman de Renart (Reynard the fox). By James Simpson. Medieval literature abounds in stories about animals, of which there are two main,. Reynard the Fox is a collection of European fables following Reynard, a trickster and anthropomorphic fox. Reynard is, above all else, a cunning character who survives through his cleverness.

This is an excellent reworking of the Roman du Renard. In the original the focus is on how the quick-witted and unscrupulous always get the best of the naive and straightforward. In Goethe's version the Fox becomes an unethical courtier who ultimately is richly rewarded by a somewhat obtuse king.Three years after reading Reineke Fuchs, I encountered a different interpretation of the work in Richard Friedenthal's biography: 'Goethe: His Life and Times.' Friedenthal points out that the work was This is an excellent reworking of the Roman du Renard. In the original the focus is on how the quick-witted and unscrupulous always get the best of the naive and straightforward. In Goethe's version the Fox becomes an unethical courtier who ultimately is richly rewarded by a somewhat obtuse king.Three years after reading Reineke Fuchs, I encountered a different interpretation of the work in Richard Friedenthal's biography: 'Goethe: His Life and Times.' Friedenthal points out that the work was begun in 1793 the year that Louis XVI was executed and is a commentary on the chaos, savageness and treachery of the French Revolution.

Some nobles rally to the Revolution and others beheaded. In the terror, Revolutionaries are sent to the guillotine and Paris is under mob rule. The poor get poorer while crooks become rich. While this interpretation does not leap off the pages, Friedenthal who carefully reviewed Goethe's correspondance and diaries may in fact be correct to propose it.

Based on the classic German fable of Reynard the Fox, this narrative poem is a satirical portrait of court society which Goethe was well acquainted with. The story is about a trial before the lion king Nobel, in which Reineke, the sly rogue fox, is charged with many offenses and cruel deeds and ends up being sentenced to death. But his sentence is overturned, when Reineke in a mock confession reveals supposedly hidden treasures and appeals to the greed of king Nobel and his animal courtiers. He Based on the classic German fable of Reynard the Fox, this narrative poem is a satirical portrait of court society which Goethe was well acquainted with. The story is about a trial before the lion king Nobel, in which Reineke, the sly rogue fox, is charged with many offenses and cruel deeds and ends up being sentenced to death. But his sentence is overturned, when Reineke in a mock confession reveals supposedly hidden treasures and appeals to the greed of king Nobel and his animal courtiers.

He is such an excellent liar that he manages to wriggle his way out of any situation by coming up with something diverting or tempting. In the end, Reinekes ruthless daring ways are rewarded and he takes office as chancellor of the animal kingdom. This was great.

I'll admit, I read this out of sheer curiosity.Some of the tamer Reynard the Fox misadventures have been told by fathers to their children across my family for a few generations now (usually accompanied by a glove puppet fox).Until fairly recently I never questioned the source of such tales, I always assumed they were passed down from my grandfather. I quick Google one day, proved differently.The story is Goethe's version of a classic German fable. It's a satirical look at court society and it I'll admit, I read this out of sheer curiosity.Some of the tamer Reynard the Fox misadventures have been told by fathers to their children across my family for a few generations now (usually accompanied by a glove puppet fox).Until fairly recently I never questioned the source of such tales, I always assumed they were passed down from my grandfather. I quick Google one day, proved differently.The story is Goethe's version of a classic German fable. It's a satirical look at court society and it is pretty wonderful.Once you get into the flow and rhythm of the language, the poem captivates. I read this over a month, which is quite a long time for me to finish a book. I'll be reading this again at a quicker, more consistent pace in the future.

It could have been so interesting, but it is just too repetitive. Whenever Reineke is accused of a crime (which we know he did actually commit), he tells lies and manages to make himself look good again. Every time the king, who obviously is the personification of stupidity, believes Reineke, of course, and forgives him for all the crimes he may or may not have committed.Yes, we've got the critique on society and that critique is justified and well-written. And yes, there is a bigger plot. But It could have been so interesting, but it is just too repetitive. Whenever Reineke is accused of a crime (which we know he did actually commit), he tells lies and manages to make himself look good again.

Every time the king, who obviously is the personification of stupidity, believes Reineke, of course, and forgives him for all the crimes he may or may not have committed.Yes, we've got the critique on society and that critique is justified and well-written. And yes, there is a bigger plot. But this plot is hidden behind too many little stories about events from Reineke's POV and then someone else's.

You read the same thing over and over again, just in a different color. After the second time you understand that whatever Reineke is accused of, he will not be convicted or hanged because it is too obvious that he will bluff it out.It's predictable and boring and the only reasons I can rate this book with a 2/5-rating are the fact that Reineke apparently is one hell of a smartass (which is not that hard, given that everyone around them has their skulls filled with cotton candy instead of a brain) and the well-done critique. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer. George Eliot called him 'Germany's greatest man of letters. And the last true polymath to walk the earth.'

Goethe's works span the fields of poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, and science. Goethe's magnum opus, lauded as one of the peaks of world literature, is the two-part drama Faust. Goethe's other well-known literary works include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer. George Eliot called him 'Germany's greatest man of letters. And the last true polymath to walk the earth.' Goethe's works span the fields of poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, and science.

Goethe's magnum opus, lauded as one of the peaks of world literature, is the two-part drama Faust. Goethe's other well-known literary works include his numerous poems, the Bildungsroman Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and the epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther.Goethe was one of the key figures of German literature and the movement of Weimar Classicism in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; this movement coincides with Enlightenment, Sentimentality (Empfindsamkeit), Sturm und Drang, and Romanticism. The author of the scientific text Theory of Colours, he influenced Darwin with his focus on plant morphology.

He also long served as the Privy Councilor ('Geheimrat') of the duchy of Weimar.Goethe is the originator of the concept of Weltliteratur ('world literature'), having taken great interest in the literatures of England, France, Italy, classical Greece, Persia, Arabic literature, amongst others. His influence on German philosophy is virtually immeasurable, having major impact especially on the generation of Hegel and Schelling, although Goethe himself expressly and decidedly refrained from practicing philosophy in the rarefied sense.Goethe's influence spread across Europe, and for the next century his works were a major source of inspiration in music, drama, poetry and philosophy. Goethe is considered by many to be the most important writer in the German language and one of the most important thinkers in Western culture as well. Early in his career, however, he wondered whether painting might not be his true vocation; late in his life, he expressed the expectation that he would ultimately be remembered above all for his work in optics.

Reynard

Reynard, the fox. So crafty and persuasive a liar is he, that he is at last made high bailiff of the country, though he has flagrantly cheated and injured all of the animals, including the king. Thus is craftiness set above mere strength.

Noble

Noble, the lion, king of beasts. He listens to the animals’ grievances against Reynard, and even sentences the fox to death, but Reynard lies so cleverly about hidden treasure and treachery on the part of the others that the king frees him. Noble is similarly gulled a second time and on this occasion even makes Reynard high bailiff.

Isegrim

Isegrim, the wolf, whose children have been made blind by Reynard. Convinced of Isegrim’s treason, the king gives the wolf’s shoes to Reynard. After this, when the wolf and the fox are engaged in combat, Reynard persuades Isegrim to let him go with promises of rewards.

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Tibert

Tibert, the cat. He defends Reynard before the others until he has been tricked by the fox into jumping into a trap.

Bruin

Bruin, the bear. Reynard’s promises of honey lure him into a trap, and he is badly beaten before he escapes. Later, Reynard convinces the king that Bruin is plotting to replace him as ruler. Noble gives Bruin’s skin to Reynard.

Grimbard

Grimbard, the brock (a badger). He defends Reynard before the court and even warns the fox of a plot against him.

Panther

Panther, who complains of Reynard to the king.

Chanticleer

Chanticleer, the cock. His complaint is that Reynard deceived him into relaxing his vigilance by pretending to have given up eating flesh; Reynard then eats Chanticleer’s children.

Kyward

Kyward, the hare. He accompanies Reynard on a “pilgrimage” and is eaten by him.

Bellin

Bellin, the ram, who goes with Reynard and Kyward. Deceived into thinking he is carrying a letter, he brings Kyward’s head to the king. The furious king then gives the stupid ram and all his lineage to the wolf and the bear to atone for his misjudgment of them.