This edition had all images removed.

Title: L'ancien Figaro

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

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.)

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.)

Author: Anonymous

Annotator: Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873

EBook No.: 46285

Published: Jul 14, 2014

Downloads: 72

Language: French

Subject: French wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: L'ancien Figaro

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

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.)

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.)

Author: Anonymous

Annotator: Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873

EBook No.: 46285

Published: Jul 14, 2014

Downloads: 72

Language: French

Subject: French wit and humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.