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Antoinette, and all the other prominent figures of that fascinating age. Most essentially be was a man of his time, a misanthrope who shone in society, a cynic with a curious vein of humanitarian optimism.
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- Data di pubblicazione2018
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- ISBN 13 9781331626480
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine60
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Paperback. Condizione: NEW. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of Nicolas de Chamfort, a prominent figure in 18th-century French society. The author provides a rich biographical portrait of this brilliant, yet often cynical, man, who moved effortlessly through the salons of the day, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Voltaire and Marie Antoinette. The book explores Chamfortââ â¢s complex character, showcasing his sharp wit, his profound misanthropy, and his surprising embrace of the French Revolution. Through a selection of Chamfortââ â¢s maxims and pensàes, the book delves into the authorââ â¢s insightful observations on love, friendship, society, and human nature. The reader is treated to a world of cutting satire and sharp wit, as Chamfort dissects the foibles and hypocrisy of the aristocracy and the pitfalls of a society built on appearances and ambition. The bookââ â¢s insights into the social and intellectual landscape of 18th-century France, as seen through the eyes of a man who lived and breathed it, make it a captivating and timeless read. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331626480_0
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