It's no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections.This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France's pioneering status in politics and culture. '500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century' offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era.A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature. -