Sébastien-Roch Nicolas de Chamfort
Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, also known as Chamfort, was a French writer, moralist, and playwright born on April 6, 1741, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and died on April 13, 1794, in Paris. He is best known for his witty epigrams and aphorisms. Chamfort was a popular figure in the French Enlightenment and later became an enthusiastic supporter of the French Revolution. His sharp criticism of both the ancien régime and the excesses of the revolution reflects his complex relationship with the political upheavals of his time. Despite his turbulent life, Chamfort's maxims and thoughts have been celebrated for their profound and cynical observations on society, love, and human nature.
Books
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1. Products Of The Perfected Civilization
"Products of the Perfected Civilization" is a collection of aphorisms, maxims, and reflections that delve into the ironies and contradictions of society, morality, and human behavior. The work offers a critical and often cynical look at the nature of man, the flaws of aristocratic society, and the pretenses of enlightenment and progress. Through sharp wit and concise language, the author exposes the hypocrisies of his time, questioning the very notion of a 'perfected' civilization and suggesting that beneath the veneer of culture and refinement often lies a core of vanity, folly, and vice.
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