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Menagiana Ou Les Bons Mots: Les Pensées Critiques, Historiques, Morales Et D'érudition De Monsieur Ménage
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismFrench History
ISBN13: 9781145176867
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 22 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Menagiana Ou Les Bons Mots is a collection of witty sayings, critical thoughts, historical anecdotes, moral reflections, and erudite observations attributed to Monsieur Ménage. This work offers a window into the intellectual and social life of 17th-century France, capturing the essence of French wit and wisdom.
Compiled posthumously from Ménage's conversations and writings, this book provides insights into various subjects, reflecting the broad interests and keen intellect of its subject. Readers will find a treasure trove of bons mots and insightful commentary on literature, history, and human nature, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in French culture and the art of conversation.
This edition preserves the original charm and style of the Menagiana, ensuring its enduring appeal to those who appreciate the art of intellectual discourse and the legacy of a remarkable scholar.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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