| In spite of the exaggeration, hyperbolism, and excessiveness, the fabliaux embody an authentic, deep sense of realism. |
| Peasants form a large part in the parody and satire of medieval Europe from the fabliaux to plays. |
| Literary history aside, these anti-establishment, anti-ecclesiastical fabliaux are pure, unadulterated fun. |
| Many fabliaux carry mock morals, inviting comparison with the didactic fables. |
| Most are of fewer than 500 lines and involve a handful of characters acting out plots similar to those of the fabliaux. |
| Their conversation as reported in the fabliaux and novelle was disquietingly frank. |
