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A History Of The Ridiculous Extravagancies Of Monsieur Oufle (1711)

A History Of The Ridiculous Extravagancies Of Monsieur Oufle (1711)

Bordelon, Laurent

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165923963
ISBN13: 9781165923960
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of the Ridiculous Extravagancies of Monsieur Oufle is a satirical novel written by Laurent Bordelon in 1711. The book tells the story of Monsieur Oufle, a wealthy man who enjoys living a lavish lifestyle and indulging in extravagant pleasures. The novel is a critique of the excesses and follies of the French aristocracy during the early 18th century. The author uses humor and irony to highlight the absurdity of Monsieur Oufle's behavior and the society that enables it. The book is a witty and entertaining commentary on the excesses of the wealthy and the social norms that allow them to behave in such a manner. It is a classic work of French literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of satire and social commentary.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.

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