Recueil de piéces volantes rares et curieuses en prose et en vers Fournier, Edouard 1819-1880 creator text utu 2015 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Variétés Historiques et Littéraires (09/10)" by Édouard Fournier is a collection of rare and curious pieces in prose and verse written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a compilation of various writings that reflect historical and literary contexts, showcasing a rich tapestry of themes and styles relevant to the period. The opening of the collection introduces the first piece, a satire titled "Le Gouvernement présent, ou Éloge de Son Éminence." This satire critiques the political atmosphere of the time, focusing on the cardinal's influence and the prevailing tyranny, likely referencing figures like Cardinal Richelieu. Through vivid imagery and biting commentary, the poem conveys themes of power, manipulation, and the human consequences of political actions, setting a tone for the collection that promises a blend of historical insight and literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-03-18 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified French literature PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48520 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48520 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134121.0 48520