Project Gutenberg 2008-05-09 Public domain in the USA. 179 France, Anatole 1844 1924 Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault, Anatole Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard) 1852 1929 Allinson, Alfred Richard The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche Produced by David Widger "The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche" by Anatole France is a collection of stories likely written in the early 20th century. This work weaves fantastical elements from medieval legends, particularly focusing on characters like Charlemagne and his knights, exploring themes of humor, folly, and morality amidst historical backdrops. The tales blend whimsy and satire, presenting not only heroic deeds but also the absurdities of human nature. At the start of the collection, the characters gather in the grand chamber of King Hugo, indulging in excessive boasting about their martial prowess and feats of strength. Charlemagne and his twelve knights engage in a friendly contest of bravado, making outlandish wagers that highlight their chivalric heritage. However, their merriment is interrupted by the furious King Hugo, who warns them that failure to fulfill their boasts will lead to dire consequences. This opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and humor, showcasing the knights’ antics while hinting at deeper reflections on honor and the consequences of one’s words. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: French Literature 176123 2025-08-10T11:35:21.363232 text/html 178491 2021-02-24T22:41:29 text/html 1661262 2025-08-10T11:35:27.466193 application/epub+zip 1664051 2025-08-10T11:35:24.332186 application/epub+zip 133998 2025-08-10T11:35:23.121193 application/epub+zip 1829199 2025-08-10T11:35:29.809197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1812521 2025-08-10T11:35:26.692151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258863 2022-09-12T04:04:04.355699 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147300 2025-08-10T11:35:20.960167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147258 2016-10-05T11:29:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145615 2008-05-09T11:04:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145606 2008-05-09T11:04:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23681 2025-08-10T11:35:29.949145 application/rdf+xml 16511 2025-08-10T11:35:23.615167 image/jpeg 3850 2025-08-10T11:35:23.370211 image/jpeg 58709 2016-10-05T11:31:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 58462 2008-05-09T11:05:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1501940 2021-02-24T22:41:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 58398 2008-05-09T11:05:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1590807 2025-08-10T11:35:21.414238 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia