9780243026739 - Les Plus Belles Lettres Françoises Sur Toutes Sortes De Sujets, Vol 2: Tirées Des Meilleurs Auteurs, Avec Notes Classic Reprint by Pierre Richelet (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a selection of 18th-century French letters, mostly written by women, that provide an exclusive glimpse into the social, literary, and intellectual life of the time. The letters, selected by the author, cover a wide range of topics, from love and marriage to politics and philosophy. Through them, we encounter some of the most fascinating and influential figures of the era, including Madame de Sà vignà , Voltaire, and Rousseau. The author's insightful commentary illuminates the historical and cultural context of each letter, enriching our understanding of the period and its inhabitants. This book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in French literature, history, or simply the art of letter writing. 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.