Elektitaj fabloj de J. de La Fontaine

This collection brings La Fontaine’s classic fables to life in Esperanto, offering listeners a fresh linguistic perspective on timeless tales. The translator explains the delicate balance between prose and verse, revealing why rhythmic poetry was ultimately chosen to preserve the swift, wing‑like quality of the originals. Alongside each story, concise notes illuminate how Esperanto’s simple endings and stress patterns can still capture the musicality of French verse.

Listeners will enjoy the familiar moral lessons—cunning foxes, prideful lions, humble ants—rendered with a clarity that highlights the language’s elegant flexibility. The introductory essay provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges of fitting rhyme into a language with fewer word endings, making the translation itself a celebration of Esperanto’s creative potential. Whether you’re a long‑time Esperantist or a newcomer to the language, the anthology offers a charming auditory journey through fable after fable.