La Des Roches, Catherine Fredonnoit, dame 1542-1587 creator Pasquier, Etienne 1529-1615 Jouaust, D. (Damase) 1834-1893 text utu 2014 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La Puce de Mme Desroches" by Des Roches and Pasquier is a collection of poetic works written in the mid-19th century. This compilation gathers various poems inspired by a lighthearted incident involving a flea that interrupts a gathering of notable poets, highlighting the playful nature of literature during that period. Among the central characters are the learned figures of the time, notably the ladies of the Desroches family, who are depicted as patrons of poetry and beauty. The opening of the book sets a charming context, introducing the cultural scene of Poitiers in the 16th century, where the story unfolds during the Grand Days, a significant social and judicial event. As an amusing anecdote unfolds, the flea is observed on the lovely Catherine Desroches, leading to a poetic contest among the gathered poets to honor the creature. This lighthearted competition ignites a flurry of creative expressions, blending humor with admiration for both the flea and Catherine, providing a vivid glimpse into the playful camaraderie of poets who make light of their lofty pursuits through an unexpectedly trivial subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-09-28 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified French poetry -- 16th century PQ Original publication data not identified 20006005 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46991 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46991 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134059.0 46991