About this title: This is a portrait of the colorful characters of late 18th-century France, and a treasure chest of poignant, satirical humor to put a smile on every cynic's face. Chamfort was a man of his time. A love child of semi-noble birth, he became a cult figure in the salons of pre-revolutionary Paris--his athleticism and charm proving irresistibly attractive to the same aristocracy which later he would grow to despise. But it was only after his death, in 1794, that he achieved the fame he had always longed for. In his room were found thousands of scraps of paper on which he had written his ...
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Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Short Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781904095620ISBN:1904095623
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Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Short Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781904095620ISBN:1904095623
Description: New in new dust jacket. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. No Remainder Mark, No Damage. Ship twice daily. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Short Books Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781904095620ISBN:1904095623
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Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Short Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781904095620ISBN:1904095623
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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