Products Of The Perfected Civilization by Sébastien-Roch Nicolas de Chamfort

"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.

The 5265th greatest book of all time


Published
1969
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
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