Sens et Composition du Jeu de la Feuillée by Alfred Adler explores the structure and meaning of the medieval play Jeu de la Feuillée by Adam de la Halle. Adler delves into the seemingly incoherent series of tableaux, emphasizing the importance of the play's prologue in understanding its entirety. He examines Adam de la Halle's decision to leave his wife to continue his studies, interpreting the implications of the themes of illness, enchantment, and various literary devices. The book discusses how Adam uses parody, satire, and references to both classical and contemporary philosophy to reflect on the human condition and societal norms. It highlights the juxtaposition of the courtly and the grotesque, suggesting that Adam's mockery serves a higher purpose of presenting a dramatic reconciliation of these divergent styles. Through detailed analysis of characters like the fisisciens, the moine, and the fays, Adler reveals the deeper philosophical underpinnings of the play, ultimately portraying it as a quest for self-knowledge and intellectual idealization.