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Ready yourself for this carefully crafted collection of quotes from some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen! Featuring world-famous playwrights, philosophers, activists, Presidents and physicists, from Churchill and Shakespeare to Gandhi and Einstein, this is an entertaining and inspiring compilation covering everything from Ancient Rome to modern-day Britain.

Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, ...

"600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever. From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "Candide", "Discourse on Inequality" and "The Social Contract".

Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy.

"600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers" is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of.

Packed with thoughts, reflections, witticisms, and lines from his extensive body of work, "100 Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais" is a superb read for fans of this accomplished writer. Ideal for dipping in and out of, readers of this collection will find themselves surprised as to how many of his sayings have found their way into modern parlance. A welcome addition to any coffee table.

Forerunner to the renowned operas, The Figaro Plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais are a celebration of how intelligence and wit can bring any servant level with their aristocratic masters. Considered scandalous in their time, the plays went on to be adapted by Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro) to become some of the most popular and acclaimed operas of all time. These original plays show us the stories behind these popular operas.

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais é um escritor francês, dramaturgo, músico, homem de negócios, mais conhecido pelos seus talentos como escritor. Era também espião e traficante de armas do rei. Uma figura importante da Era das Luzes, é considerado como um dos arautos da Revolução Francesa e da liberdade de opinião.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes do século XVII através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 600 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Cervantès, Shakespeare, Beaumarchais, Goethe, Racine, La Bruyère, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste filosoferna på 1700-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Adam Smith, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, för att utöka ditt sinne och kunskap om vår kultur.

Pierre Beaumarchais was een Franse schrijver, toneelschrijver, musicus, zakenman, vooral bekend om zijn schrijfvaardigheid. Hij was ook een spion en wapenhandelaar in opdracht van de koning. Een belangrijke figuur van de Verlichting, wordt geschat als één van de voorboden van de Franse Revolutie en vrijheid van mening en samengevat in zijn beroemdste toneelstuk The Marriage of Figaro: "Zonder de vrijheid om kritiek te leveren, is het punt 'vleiende lof.

Le comte Almaviva, amoureux de la jeune orpheline Rosine, est prêt à tout pour l'arracher à Bartholdo, son vieux tuteur qui projette de l'épouser. Se déguisant pour tenter de mener à bien son projet, il tombe sur son frondeur d'ancien valet Figaro, qui va jouer l'entremetteur pour l'aider. Inspiré de l'"École des Femmes" de Molière, Beaumarchais utilise tous les procédés du comique - de caractère, de langage, du gestuel, de situation, philosophique, répétitif - afin de faire rire son auditoire.

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais est un écrivain français, dramaturge, musicien, homme d'affaires, surtout connu pour ses talents d'écrivain. Il fut également espion et marchand d'armes pour le compte du roi. Figure importante du siècle des Lumières, il est estimé comme un des annonciateurs de la Révolution française et de la liberté d'opinion ainsi résumée dans sa plus célèbre pièce "Le mariage de Figaro" : "Sans la liberté de blâmer, il n'est point d'éloge flatteur".

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"Facile à lire" est une collection de titres qui vous entraîne à la découverte des grandes œuvres classiques de la littérature française. Cet outil pédagogique est destiné à accompagner les lycéens dans leurs études. Plus généralement, elle s'adresse à tous les amoureux de la littérature qui souhaitent revisiter ou découvrir de façon ludique nos grands classiques.

La littérature française du XVIIIe siècle évolue selon deux orientations majeures : le mouvement des Lumières et ses remises en cause des fondamentaux de la société, et l'émergence d'une sensibilité qui donnera par la suite naissance au mouvement romantique. Cette collection de citations présente la pensée de six figures incontournables du XVIIIe siècle sous forme concise, accessible et pratique.

"Bezumnyy den' ili zhenit'ba Figaro" - radiopostanovka Moskovskogo Teatra Satiry po odnoimennoy p'ese. Ispolniteli: A. Shirvindt, V. Vasil'eva, A. Mironov, N. Kornienko, O. Aroseva, R. Tkachuk, A. Voevodin, Z. Visokovskiy, Yu. Avsharov, Yu. Kozlovskiy i dr.

"Le Barbier de Séville ou la Précaution inutile" est une pièce de théâtre française en quatre actes de Beaumarchais, jouée pour la première fois le 23 février 1775. Le comte Almaviva, tombé amoureux d'une jeune orpheline, Rosine, est prêt à tout pour l'arracher à Bartholo, son vieux tuteur, qui a depuis toujours pour projet de l’épouser. Tandis que, déguisé, il tente de mener son projet à bien, il tombe sur son ancien valet Figaro, persifleur mais entremetteur, qui l'aidera dans ses desseins.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste författarna på 1700-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 600 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras verk med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Adam Smith, Montesquieu, Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Rousseau, Beaumarchais, för att utvidga ditt sinne och din kunskap om vår kultur.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste författarna på 1600-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 600 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Cervantès, Shakespeare, Beaumarchais, Goethe, Racine, La Bruyère, för att utöka ditt sinne och din kunskap om vår kultur.