L'institution des enfans, ou conseils d'un père à son fils
"L'institution des enfans, ou conseils d'un père à son fils" by N. François (de Neufchâteau) is a pedagogical guide written in the late 18th century. This book, modeled after the Latin verses of Muret, offers advice and moral teachings from a father to his son, focusing on the principles of virtue, education, and personal conduct. It serves as a reflection of Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing the role of reason and moral character in
personal development. The book consists of a series of quatrains, each offering specific counsel on various aspects of life, including the importance of honoring one's parents, engaging in honest behavior, pursuing knowledge, and developing virtuous character. It underlines the value of diligence over idleness, the significance of friendships, and the dangers of flattery and deceit. Each piece aims to instill fundamental ethical values in the young reader while also promoting self-reflection and personal growth. The overarching theme encourages the journey toward becoming a moral and productive member of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | François de Neufchâteau, Nicolas Louis, comte, 1750-1828 |
|---|---|
| Title |
L'institution des enfans, ou conseils d'un père à son fils Imités des vers que Muret a écrits en latin, pour l'usage de son neveu, et qui peuvent servir à tous les jeunes écoliers |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Moral education -- France -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Ethics -- France -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19955 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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