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Des Roches, Catherine Fredonnoit, dame
1542
1587
Desroches, Catherine Fredonnoit, dame
Fradonnet, Catherine, dame Des Roches
Frandonnet, Catherine, dame Des Roches
Fredonnoit, Catherine, dame Des Roches
Roches, Catherine Fredonnoit, dame Des
Pasquier, Etienne
1529
1615
Pasquier, Estienne
Pasquier, Étienne
Jouaust, D. (Damase)
1834
1893
Jouaust, Damase
20006005
La Puce de Mme Desroches
Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"La Puce de Mme Desroches" by Des Roches and Pasquier is a collection of poetic works written in the mid-19th century. This compilation gathers various poems inspired by a lighthearted incident involving a flea that interrupts a gathering of notable poets, highlighting the playful nature of literature during that period. Among the central characters are the learned figures of the time, notably the ladies of the Desroches family, who are depicted as patrons of poetry and beauty. The opening of the book sets a charming context, introducing the cultural scene of Poitiers in the 16th century, where the story unfolds during the Grand Days, a significant social and judicial event. As an amusing anecdote unfolds, the flea is observed on the lovely Catherine Desroches, leading to a poetic contest among the gathered poets to honor the creature. This lighthearted competition ignites a flurry of creative expressions, blending humor with admiration for both the flea and Catherine, providing a vivid glimpse into the playful camaraderie of poets who make light of their lofty pursuits through an unexpectedly trivial subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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French poetry -- 16th century
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