“Conversation with M. de Candale”, and two letters

Abstract

A commented translation of several essays by a 17th century French moralist writer, Charles de Saint-Denis, seigneur de Saint-Évremond (1613–1703). The frst one, “Conversation with M. de Candale”, recounts events and intrigues of the Fronde era. The other two are humorous and gallant letters that discuss such topics as the best religion for one's wife and the social merits of castration.