Les caractères by Jean de La Bruyère

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Author La Bruyère, Jean de, 1645-1696
Title Les caractères
Note Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Les caractères" by Jean de La Bruyère is a philosophical collection exploring human behaviors and virtues, written in the late 17th century. The work analyzes various societal traits and morals through the lens of its characters, based on an earlier work by Théophraste. This compilation serves as both a critique and a reflection of the follies and vices encountered in society, making it relevant to the human experience across time. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the complexity of human character and the difficulty in rendering judgment or satisfying diverse opinions on morality. La Bruyère introduces the idea of examining human behaviors, referencing Théophraste’s earlier work as a foundation for his observations. He highlights how individuals often react differently to various moral scenarios, emphasizing that people's behaviors are not easily categorized. This philosophical exploration promises a deep dive into the intricacies of human nature, setting a thought-provoking tone for the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Characters and characteristics
Subject Character sketches -- Early works to 1800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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