De La Bruyeres Caracterer Eller Sede-Bilder Af Menniskor
Ofverfatte Ur Franfyfkan Af Abraham Sahlstedt, Kongo, Secreterare.
I. Tomen.
Martialis.
Stockholm, Trychtutikongl. Tryckeriet. MDCCLXIV
DE LA BRUYERES
CHARACTERS Or PICTURES OF MORALS OF HUMANKIND.
Translated from the French
By ABRAHAM SAHLSTEDT,
Royal Secretary.
VOLUME I.
STOCKHOLM,
Printed by the Royal Printing Office.
1764.
This title page tells us that this book is the first volume of a Swedish translation of "Characters" by La Bruyère. It was translated by Abraham Sahlstedt and printed in Stockholm in 1764.
NOTE: Inscription front page in book, “Patharina Von Otter”
Jean de La Bruyère's renowned work, "Les Caractères" (Characters). The book presents a collection of witty and insightful observations on human nature and social behavior, offering a satirical and often critical commentary on the customs and manners of 17th-century French society. La Bruyère's sharp prose and his ability to capture the essence of human foibles make this work a timeless exploration of morality and social dynamics. This Swedish translation, undertaken by Abraham Sahlstedt, aimed to make La Bruyère's influential observations accessible to a Swedish audience, contributing to the intellectual and cultural discourse of the time.
Abraham Sahlstedt was a Swedish translator and Royal Secretary in the 18th century. His achievement, as demonstrated by his translation of La Bruyère's "Characters," lies in his effort to introduce important works of French literature and social commentary to a Swedish readership. Sahlstedt's translation facilitated the dissemination of Enlightenment ideas and contributed to the cultural exchange between France and Sweden. While detailed biographical information about Sahlstedt may be limited, his work as a translator played a role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time by making significant literary and philosophical works available in the Swedish language.
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