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Reynard the Fox

In short: Trace Reynard the Fox from the 1479 Gouda edition to William Caxton’s English translation.

Reynard the Fox · A way with words FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 102 Reynard the Fox Trace Reynard the Fox from the 1479 Gouda edition to William Caxton’s English translation. Origin Gouda, Netherlands Atlas record 1479 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A way with words Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Gouda, Netherlands

In an animal society, Reynard draws power from what he can say. Every charge against him offers a chance to tell another story. The Atlas arrow follows Caxton’s 1481 translation from the Dutch edition.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1479 · Gouda, Netherlands
    Gerard Leeu · Historie van Reynaert die vos
  2. 1481 · Westminster, England
    William Caxton · The History of Reynard the Fox

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