02157cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500450014526400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800290040752011430043653400450157965300490162465300480167370000500172185600430177199900170181425407UtSlPG20260610133600.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aFrance, Anatole,d1844-192414aThe Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-09  aProduced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English1 aAllinson, A. R.q(Alfred Richard),d1852-192940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25407  c66408d66408