Buitenrust Hettema, F. 1862-1922 creator Degering, Hermann 1866-1942 text utu 2013 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Van den Vos Reynaerde" by F. Buitenrust Hettema and Hermann Degering is a medieval narrative poem likely written in the late 13th to early 14th century. This work is a classic of Dutch literature, known for its intricate allegory and exploration of themes such as morality, deception, and justice through the anthropomorphized characters. The main character, Reynaert the Fox, is depicted as a cunning and clever figure navigating the dynamics of the animal kingdom, often manipulating other characters to achieve his own ends. The opening portion introduces Reynaert in a court setting, where numerous animals have gathered to express grievances against him. Ysengrijn the Wolf and others, emboldened by various accusations, seek the king’s intervention regarding Reynaert's deceptive and selfish actions. This establishes the framework for the ensuing conflict, highlighting Reynaert's notorious reputation. As the dialogue reveals, the court is abuzz with accusations and the anticipation of justice, setting the stage for Reynaert’s sly maneuvers and the unfolding of his adventures. The reader is drawn into a world where animals embody human traits, reflecting a society filled with intrigue, morality, and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-03-10 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. Original publication data not identified Reynard the Fox (Legendary character) -- Poetry Dutch literature PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42293 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42293 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133952.0 42293