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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 572 — XI. OF MANKIND.

Henri Van Laun translation

The Count dʼOlonne, a well-known lover of good cheer, who died in 1690, is said to have been limned as Clito; others think it was another gourmet, M. de Bruslard, Count de Broussain, who lived until 1693.

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