Choix de Fables de la Fontaine 1

Abstract

This is a memorable squarish book, just over 8 and just less than 8 wide. Mallet's work is unique, and that quality makes the book memorable. In its 24 pages, six fables are illustrated, with GA, OF, and LM all receiving one illustration; OR receiving two; Le Lion et le Moucheron receiving three; and Le Savetier and le Financier receiving four. The illustrations are full-page and in color. Both covers also present full-page colored illustrations. Maybe the best of all these is the back cover's meeting at the doorway of cicada and ant. Of course I noticed seven years ago that there are three other members of the series that this booklet belongs to! And now in 2009 I have found the whole series of four!