{"product_id":"2940013455665","title":"The Cynic\u0026#x2019;s Breviary, The Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort","description":"*Includes a table of contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The worst wasted of all days is that during which one has not laughed”\u003cbr\u003e—Nicolas de Chamfort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicolas de Chamfort (1741 – 1794) was a French author, known for his sharp wit.  He served as secretary to Louis XVI’s Sister Madame Elisabeth. During the French Revolution, Chamfort served  briefly as secretary for the Jacobin club.  The last year of his life was spent in agony after a botched suicide attempt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cynic’s Breviary is a collection of Chamfort’s thoughts and aphorisms.  A table of contents is included for easier navigation.","brand":"Charles River Editors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082906583280,"sku":"2940013455665","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013455665_p0.jpg?v=1763581469","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013455665","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}