memoirist
François de La Rochefoucauld.
French author of maxims and memoirs (1613-1680)
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About François de La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld, 2nd Duke of La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac was an accomplished French moralist of the era of French Classical literature and author of Maximes and Memoirs, the only two works of his dense literary œuvre published. His Maximes portrays the callous nature of human conduct, with a cynical attitude towards putative virtue and avowals of affection, friendship, love, and loyalty.
Everything about François de La Rochefoucauld →- Occupation
- memoirist, writer, military personnel
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- September 15, 1613
- Died
- March 17, 1680