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Les Caracteres De Theophraste: Traduits Du Grec., Avec Les Caracteres, Ou, Les Moeurs De Ce Siecle
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ISBN13: 9781142419936
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 2 2010
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Les Caracteres De Theophraste, Traduits Du Grec., Avec Les Caracteres, Ou, Les Moeurs De Ce Siecle, presents a French translation of Theophrastus's renowned work, Characters, alongside contemporary observations of societal mores. Translated by Pierre Caste, this edition offers readers a dual perspective: the insightful depictions of character types from ancient Greece and a mirror reflecting the manners of 17th-century society.
Theophrastus's Characters provides vivid sketches of various personality traits, from the boor to the flatterer, offering timeless observations on human behavior. Caste's translation makes these classical insights accessible to a French-speaking audience, while the inclusion of contemporary character studies enriches the collection with relevant social commentary. This volume serves as both a literary and sociological study, appealing to those interested in classical literature, moral philosophy, and the social dynamics of the 17th century. Les Caracteres De Theophraste remains a valuable resource for understanding enduring aspects of human nature across different eras.
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