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  • The Characters of Jean De La Bruyère

    by Henri Van Laun ...
    Explore the insightful observations of Jean de La Bruyère with Henri Van Laun’s The “Characters” of Jean de La Bruyère.. This scholarly work provides an in-depth analysis of La Bruyère’s seminal text, offering valuable perspectives on his satirical portrayals of 17th-century French society.As Van Laun’s analysis unfolds, gain a deeper understanding of La Bruyère’s characters and their reflections ... Read more

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  • The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

    Enriched edition. Insightful Character Studies and Satirical Observations on Human Nature

    by Jean de La Bruyère, Duncan Whitaker ...
    Translated by Henri Van Laun ...
    In "The Characters," Jean de La Bruyère presents a compelling exploration of human nature and social mores in 17th-century France, using a keenly observational and satirical prose style. This work is a series of moral reflections and character sketches that delve into the complexities of individual behaviors and societal dynamics. Emphasizing the interconnection of personal ethics and societal ... Read more

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  • The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Satirical sketches and moral reflections on 17th-century French society, human nature, and social hierarchy with wry wit

    by Jean de La Bruyère, Duncan Whitaker, Olivia Parker ...
    Translated by Henri Van Laun ...
    The Characters (Les Caractères) is both a translation of Theophrastus and a boldly original anatomy of seventeenth‑century French mores. In aphorisms, portraits à clef, and brief essays grouped by themes—of the Court, of Women, of Greatness, of Personal Merit—La Bruyère's lapidary prose wields antithesis and irony to expose vanity, servility, and pretension from Versailles to the salons. Revised ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Molière (Illustrated)

    by Molière ...
    Translated by Henri van Laun ...
    Series Book 18 - Delphi Series Nine
    France’s answer to Shakespeare, the seventeenth century playwright Molière wrote comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets and poetry. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. He invented a new style that employed a double vision of normal and abnormal seen in relation to ... Read more

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  • History of English Literature (Vol. 1-3)

    Enriched edition. A Deep Dive into English Literary Evolution and Criticism

    by Hippolyte Taine, Desmond Everly ...
    Translated by Henry Van Laun ...
    Hippolyte Taine's "History of English Literature" (Volumes 1-3) stands as a seminal work that intricately weaves together literary analysis and cultural criticism, offering a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of English literature from its origins to the 19th century. Taine employs a meticulous approach, utilizing a blend of psychological, sociological, and environmental factors to ... Read more

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  • History of English Literature (Vol. 1-3)

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    by Hippolyte Taine, Nolan Mercer ...
    Translated by Henry Van Laun ...
    Hippolyte Taine's "History of English Literature" is a seminal three-volume work that meticulously charts the evolution of English literature from its earliest origins to the contemporary period, interweaving a profound analysis of societal influences, historical contexts, and philosophical movements that have shaped literary production. Taine's literary style is distinctive for its rigorous ... Read more

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  • History of English Literature (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Critical Survey of English Writing from Saxon Origins to Victorian Literary Scholarship

    by Hippolyte Taine, Ada Ravelby ...
    Translated by Henry Van Laun ...
    In History of English Literature (Vol. 1–3), Hippolyte Taine offers a sweeping account of English writing from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings through the major achievements of the Renaissance, Restoration, and eighteenth century. More than a chronological survey, the work interprets literature as the expression of collective forces—race, milieu, and moment—linking style, imagination, and moral ... Read more

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  • The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

    Enriched edition.

    by Jean de La Bruyère, Colin Finch ...
    Translated by Henri Van Laun ...
    In "The Characters," Jean de La Bruyère delivers a striking examination of human nature and society through a series of penetrating observations and aphoristic insights. Written in a classical French style, La Bruyère's work intertwines moral philosophy with astute social commentary, encapsulating the essence of 17th-century Parisian life. The text serves as a compelling reflection on the ... Read more

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  • The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Moral Essays and Satirical Portraits of Manners, Ambition, and Hypocrisy in Louis XIV's France

    by Jean de La Bruyère, Fiona Wethermere ...
    Translated by Henri Van Laun ...
    The Characters of Jean de La Bruyère is a brilliant anatomy of manners, morals, and social performance in seventeenth-century France. Expanding upon Theophrastus while transforming classical character-writing into a distinctly modern art, La Bruyère composes sharp portraits, aphorisms, and reflections on vanity, ambition, hypocrisy, courtly dependence, and the comedy of self-love. Its fragmentary ... Read more

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  • The Imaginary Invalid

    by Molière ...
    Translated by Henri van Laun ...
    Series series Dover Thrift Editions: Plays
    The greatest writer of French classic comedy, the 17th-century playwright Molière was one of the most brilliant satirists in the history of literature. His keen observations and barbed wit deflated the pretensions of society in his day and focused a brilliant light on the universal frailties of humanity.The Imaginary Invalid, one of Molière's funniest and most incisive satires, is also among the ... Read more

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