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Louis Charles Fougeret de Monbron
1706-1760
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Le Canapé couleur de feu
"Le Canapé couleur de feu" by Louis Charles Fougeret de Monbron is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around a magical transformation and explores themes of love, lust, and social commentary, particularly on the behaviors and morals of various characters in society. The narrative follows a prosecutor who, after a life of preying on the misfortunes of others, attempts to find happiness in marriage. The plot takes a fantastical turn when a beautiful young man appears from a couch in the couple's home, revealing he was once a gentleman transformed into a sofa as punishment for his misdeeds. As the story unfolds, characters engage in various escapades, including encounters with a fairy, seductive situations with members of the clergy, and hypocritical displays of piety. Ultimately, the protagonist seeks to regain his human form and love, leading to a series of humorous situations that critique societal norms of the time.
Margot la Ravaudeuse
"Margot la Ravaudeuse" by Louis Charles Fougeret de Monbron is a libertine novel published in 1750. First printed in Hamburg, this work paints a realistic portrait of eighteenth-century Parisian society, exposing the vices and virtues of its inhabitants. The novel's candid depiction of social mores helped secure Fougeret de Monbron's place in literary history, becoming his most enduring work and earning numerous modern reprints across prestigious French literary collections.