02210cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500200012726400510014730000470019833600260024533700260027133800360029750000310033350801980036452012010056253400450176365300250180870000320183385600430186546285UtSlPG20260610134049.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aAnonymous12aL'ancien Figaro 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-07-14 aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) a"L'ancien Figaro" by Anonymous is a satirical collection drawing from the French newspaper "Figaro" published during the early 19th century, specifically the Restoration period. The work captures the essence and commentary of that time via witty critiques and reflections on politics, society, and the press. The text serves as an exploration of the spirit of French satire and journalism, likely featuring a range of characters engaging with the issues of their day. The opening of "L'ancien Figaro" sets the stage for understanding the role of satire as a vital form of social commentary during the Restoration in France. It introduces the concept of the "Figaro" itself, emphasizing its significance as a vehicle for opinion during politically tumultuous times. The text outlines the ideological background against which the "Figaro" operated, highlighting figures like Victor Bohain and their robust opposition to governmental authority. Early anecdotes and critiques address themes of hypocrisy, political strife, and societal observations, establishing a context rich in satire and humor that characterizes the writings within this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFrench wit and humor1 aGaboriau, Emile,d1832-187340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46285