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Les Caracteres De Theophraste Traduits Du Grec, Avec Les Caracteres Ou Les Moeurs De Ce Siecle
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ISBN13: 9781148658513
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 8 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Les Caractères de Théophraste Traduits du Grec, Avec Les Caractères ou Les Moeurs de Ce Siècle, by Jean de la Bruyère, offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century French society through a series of character sketches. Inspired by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus, La Bruyère's work transcends mere translation, presenting a sharp and insightful commentary on the manners and morals of his time.
Through vivid and often satirical portraits, La Bruyère exposes the vanities, foibles, and hypocrisies prevalent in the court of Louis XIV and among the various social classes. This edition, published in 1701, preserves the original French text, allowing readers to appreciate the elegance and wit of La Bruyère's prose. Les Caractères remains a significant work of French literature, offering valuable insights into the social dynamics and philosophical currents of the era.
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