Teofrastro / Jean de La Bruyere
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Les Caractères by Jean de La Bruyère offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century French society. Inspired by Theophrastus, La Bruyère presents a series of sharp, witty character sketches that dissect the manners, morals, and pretensions of his contemporaries. This collection of essays provides a rich tapestry of observations on human nature, exploring themes of vanity, ambition, and social hypocrisy. A cornerstone of French literature, 'Les Caractères' remains relevant for its insightful commentary on enduring aspects of the human condition. This edition invites readers to rediscover La Bruyère’s timeless work and appreciate his masterful prose.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.
