Adventures du baron de Faeneste
work by Aubigné
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The Adventures du baron de Faeneste is a 1617 work by Théodore-Agrippa d'Aubigné. It is a commentary on life and manners, featuring the Gascon character Baron Faeneste, who represents outward appearances. He is contrasted with an honest squire named Éné, who embodies true being and attempts to enlighten Faeneste. The work critiques superficiality and promotes authenticity.1
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