Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Antoine de La Salle

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Antoine de La Salle" by Antoine de La Sale, compiled by David Widger, is a collection of short stories written during the late medieval period. This book features a series of hundred lighthearted and amusing tales that delve into themes of love, deception, and the folly of human behavior, infused with humor and moral lessons typical of the era. These stories reflect the social norms and customs of the time, offering a glimpse into the moral landscape of medieval Europe. The book contains an array of colorful characters and whimsical plots, each story presenting a distinct narrative that often involves romantic entanglements, misunderstandings, and humorous misfortune. For instance, one tale discusses a knight who is tricked into a complicated love affair, while another unveils a monk's absurd encounter with a young girl. The narratives often culminate in ironic twists or comical resolutions that highlight the absurdity of the characters' actions. Through these tales, La Salle gathers a kaleidoscope of human experiences that resonate with laughter, showcasing the interplay of intrigue and folly in relationships and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Antoine de la Sale was a French courtier, educator and writer. He participated in a number of military campaigns in his youth and he only began writing when he had reached middle age, in the late 1430s. He lived in Italy at the time, but returned to France in the 1440s, where he acted as umpire in tournaments, and he wrote a treatise on the history of the knightly tournament in 1459. He became the tutor of the sons of Louis de Luxembourg, Count of Saint-Pol, to whom he dedicated a moral work in 1451. His most successful work was Little John of Saintré, written in 1456, when he was reaching the age of seventy.