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Les Caractères De Théophraste Et De La Bruyère; Volume 2

Les Caractères De Théophraste Et De La Bruyère; Volume 2

Jean de la Bruyère

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781148931166
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This is Volume 2 of 'Les Caractères De Théophraste Et De La Bruyère', a seminal work of French literature by Jean de la Bruyère. First published in 1688, 'Les Caractères' presents a series of insightful and often satirical sketches of human nature and society, inspired by the earlier work of Theophrastus. La Bruyère’s observations on human behavior remain remarkably relevant, offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of social interaction and individual morality. This edition offers readers a chance to delve into the wit and wisdom of a literary masterpiece, exploring the nuances of 17th-century French society through the eyes of one of its most perceptive observers.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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