Audiobooks by Beaumarchais

600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 17th Century

‘600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 17th Century’ features the wit and wisdom of some of the 17th century’s greatest-ever writers, including Miguel de Cervantes, novelist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, French playwright Jean Racine, and English playwright William Shakespeare, one of the most quoted people in the world. This carefully curated compilation is motivating, insightful, and entertaining and will delight those who are looking for an extra dose of inspiration. - Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) is renowned for his best-selling novel ‘Don Quixote’, which has been adapted for TV and film on many occasions. German poet and playwright, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), is the author of the acclaimed ‘Metamorphosis of Plants’ and ‘Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship’. French playwright Jean Racine (1639-1699) is one of the greatest playwrights of the 17th century and the author of ‘Phèdre’, ‘Andromaque’, and ‘Athalie’. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is considered one of the most famous English playwrights and the author of ‘Hamlet’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘Romeo & Juliet. His works continue to entertain and inspire to this day.

Beaumarchais, Jean De La Bruyère, Jean Racine, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, Miguel De Cervantès, Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare (Author), Brad Carty, Katie Haigh (Narrator)

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500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century

Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy. - Nicolas de Chamfort (1741 – 1794) was a political philosopher who attacked the French monarchy through antiroyalist writing. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment. Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker.

Adam Smith, Beaumarchais, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas De Chamfort, Nicolas de Chamfort (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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100 Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Packed with thoughts, reflections, witticisms, and lines from his extensive body of work, ‘100 Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais’ is a superb read for fans of this accomplished writer. Ideal for dipping in and out of, readers of this collection will find themselves surprised as to how many of his sayings have found their way into modern parlance. A welcome addition to any coffee table. - The son of a watchmaker, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732 - 1799) lived many lives. In addition to being an inventor, musician, and arms dealer, he also worked as a spy for Louis XV and Louis XVI. However, he was perhaps best known as a playwright. Following his rejection for the post of consul to Spain, Beaumarchais began writing short farces, before dipping his pen into the worlds of opera and theatre plays. His most famous works include ´Eugenie´, ´The Barber of Seville´, and ´The Marriage of Figaro´. His life story was adapted for film in 1996, as ‘Beaumarchais the Scoundrel,’ starring Fabrice Luchini.

Beaumarchais (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers

‘600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers’ is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of. - Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was a Frenchman, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment. Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 – 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 – 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker.

Adam Smith, Beaumarchais, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Montesquieu (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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600 citations des grands écrivains français du XVIIIème siècle

La littérature française du XVIIIe siècle évolue selon deux orientations majeures : le mouvement des Lumières et ses remises en cause des fondamentaux de la société, et l'émergence d'une sensibilité qui donnera par la suite naissance au mouvement romantique. Cette collection de citations présente la pensée de six figures incontournables du XVIIIe siècle sous forme concise, accessible et pratique. Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais est une figure importante du siècle des Lumières, dont le combat pour la liberté d'opinion se résume ainsi dans sa plus célèbre pièce : « Sans la liberté de blâmer, il n'est point d'éloge flatteur ». Montesquieu est un penseur politique dont les écrits remettent en cause les systèmes sociaux établis, parfois avec une ironie mordante. L'un des fondateurs de l'Encyclopédie, Diderot s'est essayé à divers genres sur lesquels il a à chaque fois laissé une empreinte de maître, notamment en philosophie où il préfère encourager l'autonomie du lecteur plutôt que lui imposer un système rigide. Maître de l'ironie et du mot d'esprit, Voltaire s'est battu sans relâche pour la liberté d'expression et contre l'oppression de l'institution catholique. Rousseau s'est montré précurseur dans de nombreux domaines, que ce soit le genre autobiographique ou le mouvement romantique dont il est l'une des premières figures. Enfin, Nicolas de Chamfort fut un des écrivains les plus appréciés par les salons parisiens, et ses notes manuscrites furent par la suite rassemblées en Maximes et pensées, caractères et anecdotes, une oeuvre brillante et spirituelle. La pensée de chaque auteur est résumée en 100 citations marquantes et essentielles, faciles à mémoriser et à s'approprier ; ce format concis et accessible est idéal pour la préparation aux examens et aux concours (bac, capes, agrégation...), la culture générale et le développement personnel.

Beaumarchais, Diderot, Montesquieu, Nicolas De Chamfort, Rousseau, Voltaire (Author), Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Blandin (Narrator)

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