The Characters of Jean de La Bruyere (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163125212)

The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere is a book written by the French author Jean de la Bruyere. It is a collection of short character sketches that provide insight into the personalities and behaviors of people from different walks of life during the 17th century. These sketches are often satirical in nature and aim to critique the flaws and vices of human nature. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different topic such as love, friendship, and vanity. The characters described in the book range from politicians and intellectuals to merchants and peasants. Jean de la Bruyere's writing style is witty and observant, and he uses his characters to comment on the social and political issues of his time. The Characters of Jean de la Bruyere is considered a classic work of French literature and has been translated into many languages. It remains a popular read for those interested in the history and culture of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jean De La Bruyre
ISBN-10: 1163125210
ISBN-13: 9781163125212
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 520
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.05d