Products of the Perfected Civilization: The Selected Writings of Chamfort by W. S. Merwin (Vintage 1969 Hardcover)

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The book is a collection of essays, letters, and maxims by the French writer Nicolas Chamfort (1741-1794). Chamfort was a witty and insightful observer of the human condition. His writings are full of insights into the hypocrisy, vanity, and cruelty of the world.

The book is divided into three sections: “The Essayist,” “The Letter Writer,” and “The Moralist.” The first section contains essays on a variety of topics, such as the nature of happiness, the importance of freedom, and the dangers of power. The second section contains letters that Chamfort wrote to his friends and family. The third section contains maxims, which are short, pithy statements of wisdom.

“Products of the Perfected Civilization” is a classic of French literature. It is a thought-provoking and entertaining book that offers a unique perspective on the human condition