Maxims - La Rochefoucauld Translated by Leonard
TancockIntroduction
Portraits
Self-Portrait of the Duc de la Rochefoucauld
Portrait of the Duc de la Rochefoucauld by Cardinal de Retz
Portrait of Cardinal de Retz by La Rochefoucauld
Maxims
Reflections or Aphorisms and Moral Maxims
Posthumous Maxims
Maxims withdrawn by the Author
Notes
La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French classical author
who was one of the most active rebels of the Fronde before
becoming the leading proponent of the maxime, a French
literary form of epigram that expresses severe or contradictory
facts with brevity. La Rochefoucauld published only two works, the
Memoires and the Maximes. Additionally, about 150
letters have been collected with 19 shorter pieces, now known as
Reflexions diverses.
Leonard Tancock (1902-1986) was an eminent translator of
French and a renowned scholar. He taught French at University
College London and is best known for his translation of classic
French literature, including works by Emile Zola, Voltaire, and Guy
de Maupassant.
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