Die schönsten Fabeln aus aller Welt

Abstract

This book is a treat for two reasons. First, it has fun with its fables. The art plays with the texts, and there is some art with every text. Secondly, the breadth of fables here is remarkable. So many resources well used! Even Rafik Schami has a nine-page story here. I am delighted to find someone who took the time to assemble so many good texts. I count some seventy-five texts, and no single author is given a monopoly. The fox and stork on the cover are only a first suggestion of the fun here. Their true story shows up on 118-19. Among the best new texts for me I would mention Pfeffel's Der Junge Hase (107) who got a bloody nose, not from a dog but from a huge mouse! Among the best illustrations I would mention Das Hähnchen, die Katze und das Mäuschen (46-47). Well done!