In this atmospheric tribute to the medieval folklore tradition of
trickster tales starring Reynard the fox, beloved children's cartoonist
Ben Hatke turns his pen to a very special project for adult readers.
Inspired by the 12th century tales of the indomitable trickster fox
Reynard, this offbeat tribute to the archetypal rogue has a satisfyingly
old-fashioned feeling to it. Although this Reynard adventure is entirely
the creation of modern fairytale master Ben Hatke (Mighty Jack), it fits
seamlessly into the body of Reynard tales still beloved in Europe to
this day.
Featuring evocative, charming black-and-white illustrations and a
swiftly moving narrative, Reynard's Tale follows our hero through a
series of encounters with other classic figures from this body of
folklore to piece together a headlong journey through a perilous
landscape filled with murderers, kings, ex-lovers, mermaids, and even
Death herself.