Characters: Or, The Manners of the age: With the Moral Characters of Theophrastus. Translated From the Greek. To Which is Prefix'd

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Originally published in the late 17th century, this work provides witty observations and insights into human nature and behavior. The inclusion of Theophrastus' moral characters adds a classical perspective to the collection. An enduring classic of French literature and one of the earliest examples of the character sketch.