L'art D'orner L'esprit En L'amusant,

This book is a collection of entertaining stories, both in verse and in prose, aimed at sharpening the mind and imparting moral lessons. It is dedicated to Monseigneur le Blanc, the minister of war. The stories are vivid, light-hearted, and thought-provoking. The book is written by François Gayot de Pitaval, a French lawyer and author of numerous works on crime and punishment.

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