La Bruyère

<p><i>La Bruyère: Textes Choisis Et Commentés</i> offers a curated selection of writings by Jean de la Bruyère providing readers with insightful commentary and analysis of his work. A prominent figure in French literature La Bruyère is best known for his masterpiece Les Caractères a collection of moral reflections and observations on human nature and society during the reign of Louis XIV. This edition presents key excerpts from his writings allowing students and enthusiasts alike to delve into the wit wisdom and social critique that define La Bruyère's enduring legacy. Explore the nuances of 17th-century French society through the eyes of one of its most astute observers. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>