A History Of The Ridiculous Extravagancies Of Monsieur Oufle (1711)

A History of the Ridiculous Extravagancies of Monsieur Oufle is a satirical novel written by Laurent Bordelon in 1711. The book chronicles the life of Monsieur Oufle, a wealthy and eccentric Frenchman who indulges in a variety of absurd and extravagant behaviors. Through a series of humorous anecdotes, Bordelon pokes fun at the excesses of the French aristocracy and critiques the societal norms of the time. Monsieur Oufle's antics include throwing lavish parties, wearing outlandish clothing, and engaging in bizarre hobbies such as collecting rare insects and exotic animals. Despite his wealth and status, Monsieur Oufle is portrayed as a foolish and frivolous character, whose extravagances ultimately lead to his downfall. The book is considered a classic of French satire and provides a unique glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of early 18th century France.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.