L'HONNÊTE HOMME OU L'ART DE PLAIRE À LA COUR

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First published in 1630; often reprinted during the 17th Century. Capital source for the understanding of notions like “honnêteté”, “art de plaire” or “politesse”. The author of the work is Nicolas Faret (1596-1646), consultant secretary of the king and one of the key figures responsible for the foundation of the Académie française.

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