Résumé
Les Caractères by Jean de La Bruyère, first published in 1688, is a collection of moral essays and character sketches that satirize the behaviors, vices, and social customs of 17th-century French society.
Drawing inspiration from Theophrastus, La Bruyère examines human nature through sharp observations, portraying various archetypes like the flatterer, the miser, and the courtier.
The work critiques societal flaws with wit, offering timeless insights into human folly and morality.