Overview
The Characters Of Jean De La Bruyere is a book written by Jean De La Bruyere, a 17th-century French philosopher and writer. The book is a collection of short character sketches that provide a satirical commentary on the society of his time. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of character sketches. The first part focuses on the courtiers, the second on the great men, and the third on the men of letters. The character sketches are written in a concise and witty style, with each character being portrayed through their habits, mannerisms, and speech. De La Bruyere's observations are often critical, and he uses his characters to expose the flaws and vices of the society he lived in. The book is considered a classic of French literature and is still widely read today. It provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural norms of 17th-century France, as well as the human condition more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Jean De La Bruyre
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 536 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432557750
- | ISBN-13: 9781432557751
