Fox Mykyta

This is the first English version of Ivan Franko's 1890 classic Lys Mykyta, the most beloved work in all Ukrainian literature.In retelling the ancient Reynard the Fox stories, Franko enriched them with Ukrainian folklore, sharpened their humor and molded the more than 25 tales into one brilliantly constructed whole. As its theme, Franko took the Ukrainian proverb: 'Where there is wisdom, there you will find good luck.' Fox Mykyta is the eternal rebel -- independent, indomitable and irresistible. Using only his wits and his wit, he astutely uses the moral flaws of his enemies to triumph over them. Lys Mykyta is one of The Best of the Best children's books of the world, listed by the International Youth Library, Munich and heads every list of the best Ukrainian literature for both adults and children. Older readers will appreciate the strong social and political satiric elements reminiscent of Swift and Voltaire.