Le panthéon de poche by Pierre Véron
"Le panthéon de poche" by Pierre Véron is a biographical collection written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of satirical reflections on notable figures of the time, exploring their characteristics, achievements, and societal perceptions in a blend of humor and critique. The text appears to juxtapose grandeur with modesty, suggesting a diversion from the conventional, grandiose representations often found in traditional biographies. The opening of the book introduces
its unique format, presenting a series of brief and pointed sketches on various individuals, akin to the entries in a dictionary or a hall of fame. Each entry combines physical descriptions with witty critiques or observations regarding the subjects' talents, personalities, and societal roles. For example, Abd-el-Kader is depicted as a once-great patriot now reduced to being merely a shadow of his former self, while other figures are characterized with clever analogies and humor. This approach provides a distinctive take on historical and contemporary personalities, setting the tone for a light yet piercing commentary on the nature of fame, recognition, and the complexity of human character in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Véron, Pierre, 1833-1900 |
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Title | Le panthéon de poche |
Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | France -- Biography -- Anecdotes |
Subject | France -- Biography -- Humor |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 52520 |
Release Date | Jul 7, 2016 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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