Excerpt from The Moral Maxims and Reflections of the Duke De La Rochefoucauld
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Excerpt from The Moral Maxims and Reflections of the Duke De La Rochefoucauld: With an Introduction and Notes
It was the age when civilisation might seem to have attained the highest level compatible with the negation of freedom, when the French language had been just brought to its perfection as a vehicle of refined thought and delicate badinage.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent world of 17th-century France, a time of political upheaval, social unrest, and intellectual ferment. It was during this "Grand Age" of French Monarchy, amidst the chaos of the Fronde and the flourishing of literary salons, that the author's profound observations on human nature came to light. Positioning the author's life against the backdrop of this tumultuous era, this book explores the complex interplay between personal experience and philosophical reflection. The author, a prominent figure in French society, witnessed firsthand the vanity, ambition, and self-interest that drove individuals and shaped the course of history. This book delves into the depths of human motivation, exposing the often-hidden forces that govern our actions. Themes of self-love, ambition, friendship, and the complexities of social interaction are dissected with remarkable clarity and insight. Ultimately, this book offers a timeless and thought-provoking exploration of human nature, revealing the enduring relevance of the author's insights into the complexities of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331652533_0
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