The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche
The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche by Anatole France is a collection of short stories that explore the absurd and the surreal. The book follows the adventures of Jacques Tournebroche, a man who finds himself in various unexpected situations, often involving magic and fantastical creatures. Through these tales, France critiques societal norms and conventions, offering a satirical view of French society during his time. The stories are known for their clever wordplay and inventive storytelling, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking.
By Anatole France · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Satire, Humor · 9 chapters · 25,966 words
First lines
The Emperor Charlemagne and his twelve peers, having taken the palmer's staff at Saint-Denis, made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. They prostrated themselves before the tomb of Our Lord, and sat in the thirteen chairs of the great hall wherein Jesus Christ and his Apostles met together to celebrate the blessed sacrifice of the Mass. Then they fared to Constantinople, being fain to see King Hugo, who was renowned for his magnificence.
The King welcomed them in his Palace, where, beneath a golden dome, birds of ruby, wrought with a wondrous art, sat and sang in bushes of emerald.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anatole France
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Satire, Humor, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 25,966 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 464 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Anatole France's 'The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche' is primarily categorized as Fiction. The storyline features imagined events and characters, which is a key characteristic of Fiction.
- Satire — Exploring themes of societal norms and values with humor and irony, 'The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche' qualifies as Satire.
- Humor — With its humorous and witty narration, 'The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche' certainly sits within the Humor genre.
- Historical Fiction — The book has many elements of Historical Fiction as it brings to life an imagined past era with its settings and characterizations.
Tags
French Literature · Classic Fiction · Short Stories · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Fabulous Beasts · Fantasy · Allegory · Symbolism · Mythology · Fable
Contents
- OLIVIER'S BRAG
- THE MIRACLE OF THE MAGPIE
- BROTHER JOCONDE
- FIVE FAIR LADIES OF PICARDY, OF POITOU, OF TOURAINE, OF LYONS, AND OF PARIS
- A GOOD LESSON WELL LEARNT
- SATAN'S TONGUE-PIE
- CONCERNING AN HORRIBLE PICTURE
- MADEMOISELLE DE DOUCINE'S NEW YEAR'S PRESENT
- MADEMOISELLE ROXANE