The French Humorists: From The Twelfth To The Nineteenth Century (1873)

By Walter Besant

Book Overview

The French Humorists: From The Twelfth To The Nineteenth Century is a book written by Walter Besant and published in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of French humor from the 12th century to the 19th century. It explores the works of various French humorists, including Rabelais, Moli�����re, Voltaire, and Balzac, among others. The book discusses the development of French humor over time, its cultural significance, and its influence on literature and society. It also examines the techniques and styles used by French humorists, such as satire, parody, and irony. The French Humorists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of French literature, humor, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120882060
• ISBN13: 9781120882066
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"