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Title: Les Contes; ou, Les nouvelles récréations et joyeux devis

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouvelles_r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9ations_et_joyeux_devis

Credits: Produced by Hélène de Mink, Laurent Vogel, Turgut Dincer
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Google Books
project.)

Summary: "Les Contes; ou, Les nouvelles récréations et joyeux devis" by Bonaventure Des Périers is a collection of entertaining tales written in the 16th century. The work reflects the spirit of its time, characterized by witty narratives that often include humor and social commentary, reminiscent of the storytelling traditions popular in the literary circles of France. As a valet to the queen of Navarre, Des Périers adds a unique perspective to these stories, showcasing not just entertainment but also a critique of societal norms. The opening of this collection establishes a tone of lightheartedness and introspection. Des Périers invites readers to set aside their troubles and enjoy a moment of joy through his tales. He acknowledges the potential for melancholy in life but suggests that laughter can serve as a remedy. The beginning emphasizes the importance of living well and finding pleasure in the small things, setting the stage for a series of stories that promise to entertain while inviting deeper reflection on human experience and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544?

Contributor: Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844

Editor: Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884

EBook No.: 54819

Published: May 31, 2017

Downloads: 139

Language: French

Subject: Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544?

Subject: French literature -- 16th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Les Contes; ou, Les nouvelles récréations et joyeux devis

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouvelles_r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9ations_et_joyeux_devis

Credits: Produced by Hélène de Mink, Laurent Vogel, Turgut Dincer
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Google Books
project.)

Summary: "Les Contes; ou, Les nouvelles récréations et joyeux devis" by Bonaventure Des Périers is a collection of entertaining tales written in the 16th century. The work reflects the spirit of its time, characterized by witty narratives that often include humor and social commentary, reminiscent of the storytelling traditions popular in the literary circles of France. As a valet to the queen of Navarre, Des Périers adds a unique perspective to these stories, showcasing not just entertainment but also a critique of societal norms. The opening of this collection establishes a tone of lightheartedness and introspection. Des Périers invites readers to set aside their troubles and enjoy a moment of joy through his tales. He acknowledges the potential for melancholy in life but suggests that laughter can serve as a remedy. The beginning emphasizes the importance of living well and finding pleasure in the small things, setting the stage for a series of stories that promise to entertain while inviting deeper reflection on human experience and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544?

Contributor: Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844

Editor: Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884

EBook No.: 54819

Published: May 31, 2017

Downloads: 139

Language: French

Subject: Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544?

Subject: French literature -- 16th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.