This book is a collection of medieval French fabliaux, humorous and satirical short stories in verse, and other tales from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The editor, Étienne Barbazan, a famous 18th-century scholar of Old French literature, provides an introduction and notes that explain the social and cultural context of the works. This book is a treasure trove of medieval wit and a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life and mentality of the French people in the Middle Ages.

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