Les Caractères

<p><i>Les Caractères</i> by Jean de la Bruyère first published in 1688 offers a sharp and insightful panorama of 17th-century French society. This edition includes Les Caractères de Théophraste further enriching its exploration of human nature and manners. La Bruyère's work is a collection of character sketches each a vivid portrayal of contemporary types and behaviors revealing the vanities follies and moral complexities of the era.</p> <p>Written in elegant and precise prose <i>Les Caractères</i> remains a cornerstone of French literature providing valuable insights into the social and moral landscape of its time. Its enduring appeal lies in its astute observations and timeless reflections on human behavior making it a significant work for both literary scholars and anyone interested in understanding the nuances of social interaction and moral philosophy.</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>