Fo-Ka

Fo-Ka

Paul Baret

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781147860214
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Fo-Ka, ou, Les Métamorphoses, Conte Choinois. Dérobé à M. De V***, by Paul Baret, is a satirical novella presented as a Chinese tale, showcasing the author’s wit and societal observations. Published in 1777, this work offers a glimpse into 18th-century French literary tastes and the era’s fascination with exotic cultures, particularly China. Baret’s narrative blends elements of fantasy and social commentary, making it a noteworthy example of chinoiserie in French literature.The story follows Fo-Ka through a series of transformative experiences, using satire to critique aspects of French society. Readers interested in classic French literature, satire, and historical fiction will find this novella a captivating read, offering both entertainment and insight into the cultural landscape of its time.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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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