Louise de la Vallière Chapter 45 - How Jean de La Fontaine Came to Write His First Tale

In which the convivial gatherings at Saint-Mandé reveal the strained finances and spirited camaraderie surrounding Fouquet’s circle, punctuated by La Fontaine’s mischievous recounting of personal trials and the birth of his risqué literary endeavour. The troupe’s generosity and La Fontaine’s hopeful wit illuminate the delicate balance of art, debt, and friendship in these spirited times.