L'ancien Figaro

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Contributor:

Gaboriau, Émile, 1832-1873.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"L'ancien Figaro" by Anonymous is a satirical collection drawing from the French newspaper "Figaro" published during the early 19th century, specifically the Restoration period. The work captures the essence and commentary of that time via witty critiques and reflections on politics, society, and the press. The text serves as an exploration of the spirit of French satire and journalism, likely featuring a range of characters engaging with the issues of their day. The opening of "L'ancien Figaro" sets the stage for understanding the role of satire as a vital form of social commentary during the Restoration in France. It introduces the concept of the "Figaro" itself, emphasizing its significance as a vehicle for opinion during politically tumultuous times. The text outlines the ideological background against which the "Figaro" operated, highlighting figures like Victor Bohain and their robust opposition to governmental authority. Early anecdotes and critiques address themes of hypocrisy, political strife, and societal observations, establishing a context rich in satire and humor that characterizes the writings within this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-07-14