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Nicolas Chamfort

Nicolas Chamfort

17401794

French journalist, moralistic author, and philosopher celebrated for his sharp epigrams and aphorisms

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Isabelle de Charrière

Isabelle de Charrière

17401805

Dutch French-language writer and composer known for her Enlightenment-era letters, novels, and keen interest in society and politics