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A. Piron
A sharp-tongued French wit of the 18th century, this playwright and poet became famous for sparkling epigrams and for the comedy La Métromanie. His work captures the lively, satirical spirit of literary Paris.
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About the author
Born in Dijon in 1689, Alexis Piron was a French poet, dramatist, and master of the epigram. He first trained for practical work as a clerk and studied law, but his real talent was for lively, biting writing that quickly set him apart.
After moving to Paris, he built a reputation in the theater world with comic pieces and satirical verse. He is best remembered for La Métromanie (1738), a comedy about the craze for writing poetry, which helped secure his place in French literary history.
Piron was known in his own time for his humor, independence, and fearless wit. Even centuries later, he remains an appealing figure for readers who enjoy clever, playful writing with a mischievous edge.