Œuvres Badines Complettes Du Comte De Caylus

<p><i>Œuvres Badines Complettes Du Comte De Caylus</i> presents a collection of the complete frivolous works by Anne Claude Philippe Caylus. This compilation originally published in 1787 includes tales and stories that exemplify the wit and satirical style characteristic of 18th-century French literature. The collection features pieces such as 'Les Mantcaux 2. Ptie. Contes Orientaux Et Féeries' and 'Nouveaux Contes Orientaux' showcasing Caylus's skill in blending oriental themes with elements of fairy tales and social commentary.</p><p>Readers interested in the literary landscape of 18th-century France will find this volume to be a fascinating exploration of the era's cultural and intellectual currents. The works while lighthearted in tone ('badines' translates to 'playful' or 'frivolous') offer insights into the social norms and values of the time.</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>