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Reynard the Fox as depicted in an 1869 children's book. |
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There are 12 critical essays on Reynard.
Critical Essays on Reynard

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Critical Essay by Thomas W. Best
15,389 words, approx. 51 pages
 In the following excerpt, Best describes and summarizes the various French tales collected under the name of the Roman de Renart.
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Critical Essay by Kathryn Gravdal
13,261 words, approx. 44 pages
 In the following excerpt, Gravdal argues that by allowing legal procedures to dominate the rape trial episodes of the Roman de Renart, its authors challenged societal respect for feudal court practices.
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Critical Essay by Roger Bellon
8,977 words, approx. 30 pages
 In the following essay, Bellon examines Renart's ability to innovate, his tactics, and the nature of his defense arguments.
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Critical Essay by Kenneth Varty
8,706 words, approx. 29 pages
 In the following essay, Varty analyzes aspects of the Roman de Renart to illustrate and explain medieval views on rape and adultery.
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Critical Essay by Paul Wackers
8,143 words, approx. 27 pages
 In the following essay, Wacker defends the use of the fables found in Reinaerts historie, explaining how and why they effectively illustrate the author's message.
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Critical Essay by N. F. Blake
6,642 words, approx. 22 pages
 In the following essay, Blake surveys several editions of Reynard the Fox, noting a trend toward standardizing the English language.
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Critical Essay by N. F. Blake
5,603 words, approx. 19 pages
 In the following essay, Blake examines several Middle English fox tales and concludes that there is not enough evidence to show a direct connection between them and the Roman de Renart.
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Critical Essay by H. J. Blackham
4,722 words, approx. 16 pages
 In the following excerpt, Blackham provides an overview of the Roman de Renart, including its origins, themes, and influences.
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Critical Essay by Donald B. Sands
4,673 words, approx. 16 pages
 In the following essay, Sands analyzes the proverbs found in great abundance in Reinaerts Historie and explains their purpose in terms of truth and irony.
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Critical Essay by Kenneth Varty
4,275 words, approx. 14 pages
 In the following excerpt, Varty describes the spread of fox fables and summarizes some of the tales most often depicted in art.
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Critical Essay by Nancy Freeman Regalado
3,877 words, approx. 13 pages
 In the following essay, Regalado compares the Renart stories with the tale of Tristan and Iseut, contending that both stemmed from similar narratives of ambiguous tricksters.
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Critical Essay by Josseline Bidard
2,633 words, approx. 9 pages
 In the following essay, Bidard details examples of how Reynard's character runs counter to that of the typical medieval hero.

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