Les Des Périers, Bonaventure creator Nodier, Charles 1780-1844 Jacob, P. L. 1806-1884 text utu 2017 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouvelles_r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9ations_et_joyeux_devis Release date is 2017-05-31 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.) Original publication data not identified Des Périers, Bonaventure, 1500?-1544? French literature -- 16th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54819 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54819 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134249.0 54819