TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chamfort,Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas
AU  - Auguis,P.R.
TI  - Œuvres complètes de Chamfort (Tome 2): Recueillies et publiées, avec une notice historique sur la vie et les écrits de l'auteur
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - French literature -- 18th century
N1  - Release date is 2013-05-11; Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, and the
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N2  - "Œuvres complètes de Chamfort (Tome 2)" by Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas Chamfort is a collection of literary works written in the early 19th century. This volume includes various writings that capture Chamfort's sharp observations and wit regarding society, politics, and human nature during a transformative period in France. The themes explored reflect the complexities of his time, particularly the societal changes brought about by the French Revolution.  The opening of this tome presents an informative preface that discusses Chamfort's position as an eloquent and sharp commentator on his contemporaries, placing him alongside other notable literary figures. It highlights his tendency to craft maxims and anecdotes that scrutinize the follies of the society around him, painting a vivid picture of both the absurdities and the inherent flaws of human behavior. The text foreshadows his unique approach to themes of morality, politics, and social commentary through a collection of characters and observations, setting the stage for a witty and incisive exploration of 18th-century French society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42695
ER  -