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One of the greatest characters of medieval literature, the trickster Reynard the Fox, comes to life in this rollicking new translation.What do a weak lion king, a grief-stricken rooster, a dim-witted bear, and one really angry wolf have in common? The answer is theyve all been had by one sly fox named Reynard. Originally bursting forth from Europe in the twelfth century, Reynard the Foxa classic trickster narrative centered on a wily and gleefully amoral fox and his numerous victims in the animal kingdomanticipated both Tex Avery and The Prince by showing that its better to be clever than virtuous. However, where The Prince taught kings how to manipulate their subjects, Reynard the Fox demonstrated how, in a world of ruthless competition, clever subjects could outwit both their rulers and enemies alike.