These writings provide a unique view of the height of 17th-century French culture.

"The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère" by Jean de La Bruyère (translated by Henri Van Laun). Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Jean de La Bruyère's "Characters" is a collection of astute and insightful character sketches that offer a glimpse into the societal norms and personalities of his time. Written in the late 17th century, these sketches provide a satirical commentary on the various facets of French society. La Bruyère's keen observations and witty prose make this a classic in French literature.

These writings provide a unique view of the height of 17th-century French culture.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1885 Edition.