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100 1 _aChamfort, Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas,
_d1740?-1794
245 1 4 _aThe cynic's breviary: Maxims and anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-24
508 _aWouter Franssen, Thomas Frost, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort" by Chamfort is a collection of aphorisms and entertaining anecdotes that reflect the wit and philosophy of the French writer, who lived during the 18th century. Written in the late 19th century, this compilation presents Chamfort's sharp observations about society, humanity, and morality, showcasing a blend of cynicism and thoughtful insight characteristic of his era marked by social upheaval and intellectual fervor. The book is structured around meaningful maxims that delve into topics such as human folly, the nature of love, and the complexities of social interactions. Chamfort employs a sardonic tone, reflecting his disillusionment with both society's vanity and the human condition, inviting readers to contemplate the absurdities of life. Through concise and impactful statements, he critiques societal norms while often exposing the contradictions inherent in human behavior. This work serves not only as a platform for Chamfort’s brilliant wit but also as a historical reflection of his time, illustrating the interplay between individual morality and the prevailing hypocrisies of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Elkin Mathews, 1902
653 _aAnecdotes
653 _aMaxims
700 1 _aHutchison, William G.,
_d1873-1907
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cynicsbreviaryma00chamiala/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69632
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