Œuvres Complètes de Chamfort (Tome 3) by Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas Chamfort
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| Author | Chamfort, Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas, 1740?-1794 |
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| Editor | Auguis, P. R. (Pierre René), 1786-1846 |
| Title |
Œuvres Complètes de Chamfort (Tome 3) Recueillies et publiées, avec une notice historique sur la vie et les écrits de l'auteur. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Œuvres Complètes de Chamfort (Tome 3)" by Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas Chamfort is a literary collection written in the early 19th century. This volume contains a blend of essays and reflections on societal issues, morality, and human nature, showcasing Chamfort's keen observations of his contemporaries. The text navigates through themes of human character, the nature of relationships, and critiques of societal norms, intending to stimulate the reader's intellect and provoke thought. The opening of the work introduces the complex task of accurately depicting the spirit and morals of contemporary society. Chamfort references several illustrious moralists who have tackled similar themes, including Montaigne, La Rochefoucauld, and Molière. He comments on the intricacies of human motives, the influence of the passions on intellect, and the difference between true morality and the superficial nature of societal conduct. Chamfort sets a thoughtful tone, engaging with both historical figures and current philosophies, proposing an analysis that will critique and reflect upon the moral fabric of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43501 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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