
A vivid tapestry of early‑modern conversation, this work gathers together a chorus of voices—from courtiers and clergy to wandering jesters—who mingle freely in a perpetual banquet of ideas. Their chatter drifts from lofty philosophy to rib‑tickling anecdotes, each turn revealing the absurdities and pretensions of their age with a light‑hearted, almost mischievous tone. The author’s own playful denial of responsibility adds another layer of intrigue, inviting listeners to enjoy the clever satire while pondering who truly crafted the merriment.
Structured with a handy chapter guide, the book moves fluidly between prose and verse, allowing listeners to follow its seemingly chaotic flow without losing the underlying order. Its reputation as a “universal satire” made it a favorite among scholars and even royalty, who delighted in its bold, uncensored humor. As the dialogue unfolds, you’ll sense the lively spirit of a 16th‑century salon, where intellect and wit dance together, offering a charming glimpse into a world that relished both erudition and exuberant revelry.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Guy de Montpellier 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.)
Release date
2018-09-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1556–1626
A playful, hard-to-pin-down voice from the French Renaissance, he is best remembered for the strange, exuberant Le Moyen de parvenir. His life moved through exile, religion, medicine, and church office, and that mix helps explain why his writing feels so learned and so unruly at once.
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