The Wise And Ingenious Companion, French And English: Or A Collection Of The Wit Of The Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient And Modern (1700)

The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English: Or A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern is a book written by Abel Boyer and first published in 1700. The book is a collection of witty sayings, quotes, and anecdotes from famous people throughout history, both in French and English. The book includes contributions from philosophers, writers, politicians, and other notable figures, such as Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, Shakespeare, and Voltaire. The book is organized alphabetically by author and includes brief biographical information about each contributor. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of wit and humor, as well as for those studying French and English literature.Containing Their Wise Sayings, Noble Sentiments, Witty Repartees, Jests And Pleasant Stories: Calculated For The Improvement And Pleasure Of The English And Foreigners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.