French Folly In Maxims Of Letters

Book Overview

""French Folly In Maxims Of Letters"" is a book written by Henri Pene Du Bois. The book is a collection of witty and humorous maxims that poke fun at the French literary scene of the early 20th century. The author takes aim at the pretentiousness and self-importance of French writers and intellectuals, offering a satirical take on their literary maxims and aphorisms. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of French literary culture, from the role of the writer to the importance of style and form. Throughout the book, Du Bois employs a sharp wit and a keen eye for irony, making ""French Folly In Maxims Of Letters"" a delightful read for anyone interested in French literature or humor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162993162
• ISBN13: 9781162993164
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"