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Compiled by David Widger
ONE HUNDRED MERRIE AND DELIGHTSOME STORIES - Right Pleasaunte To Relate In All Goodly Companie By Way Of Joyance And Jollity - LES CENT NOUVELLES NOUVELLES - 1899 - Edited by Antoine de la Salle - Illustrated by Léon Lebèque
DETAILED CONTENTS - Click on the title of each story to read it online
A lively scrapbook of thirty‑plus centuries of mischief, this collection gathers a hundred short tales that revel in clever wordplay, bawdy humor, and the everyday absurdities of love and law. From a scheming neighbour who spies on his friend’s wife to a monk‑doctor tangled in an accidental lawsuit, each story bursts with quick twists that keep the listener eagerly turning the page. The narratives are peppered with vivid characters—cunning archers, blundering lawyers, jealous husbands—who stumble through surprising predicaments that feel both timeless and oddly modern.
The anthology’s charm lies in its brisk pacing and its knack for turning ordinary situations into comic moral puzzles, all illustrated with period drawings that add a playful visual flair. Listeners will find a delightful mix of witty dialogue, scandalous intrigue, and gentle satire that celebrates human folly with a wink. Whether you enjoy a cheeky courtroom farce or a mischievous love adventure, these stories offer a quick, entertaining escape into a world where every turn of phrase hides a fresh delight.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2019-03-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A vivid late-medieval storyteller, this French courtier turned real experience into fiction that still feels sharp, observant, and surprisingly modern. Best known for Little John of Saintré, he wrote about chivalry, court life, and travel with a keen eye for human behavior.
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