L'homme de lettres et l'homme du monde
| AUTHOR | De], [Bignicourt Simon |
| PUBLISHER | Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
L'homme de lettres et l'homme du monde by Simon de Bignicourt, originally published in 1774, offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century French society. This work explores the contrasting yet intertwined roles of the intellectual ('l'homme de lettres') and the man of the world ('l'homme du monde'). Bignicourt examines the qualities, duties, and challenges inherent in each role, providing insights into the social dynamics and philosophical currents of his time.
Through keen observation and insightful commentary, Bignicourt delves into questions of morality, etiquette, and the pursuit of knowledge. This book provides valuable context for understanding the intellectual and social landscape of pre-Revolutionary France, and remains a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of social norms.
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L'homme de lettres et l'homme du monde by Simon de Bignicourt, originally published in 1774, offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century French society. This work explores the contrasting yet intertwined roles of the intellectual ('l'homme de lettres') and the man of the world ('l'homme du monde'). Bignicourt examines the qualities, duties, and challenges inherent in each role, providing insights into the social dynamics and philosophical currents of his time.
Through keen observation and insightful commentary, Bignicourt delves into questions of morality, etiquette, and the pursuit of knowledge. This book provides valuable context for understanding the intellectual and social landscape of pre-Revolutionary France, and remains a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of social norms.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.