L'institution des enfans, ou conseils d'un père à son fils Imités des vers que Muret a écrits en latin, pour l'usage de son neveu, et qui peuvent servir à tous les jeunes écoliers

This modest volume gathers a handful of short, rhymed lessons that a father addresses to his son. Drawn from the celebrated Latin verses of Antonie Muret and reshaped into French couplets, the poems serve both as moral guidance and as practice for early schoolchildren learning language and cadence. The author’s purpose is clear: to offer simple, memorable maxims that can be recited in the classroom or at home.

The advice covers familiar ground—honouring the divine and one’s parents, speaking truth, valuing study, and recognizing false friends—each point rendered in plain, rhythmic language. By pairing ethical instruction with easy‑to‑remember lines, the collection encourages young listeners to internalise good habits while enjoying the musical flow of the verses. It works as a gentle introduction to classical moral thought, suitable for anyone beginning their literary journey.