Dominique Bouhours

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Dominique Bouhours was a prominent French Jesuit priest, grammarian, historian, and critic of the 17th century. Born in Paris, he became known for his influential works on language, style, and the art of pleasing in conversation. His most famous work, "Les Entretiens d'Ariste et d'Eugène," was a significant contribution to the classicist movement and literary debates of his time. Bouhours' purist approach to the French language and his precise sense of style left a lasting impact on French literature and intellectual culture.

May 15, 1628 - May 27, 1702 French 6 Quotes

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