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Augustin-Mari XimenesFrench writer.
Country:
 France |
Content:
- Biography of an 18th-Century French Writer
- Literary Career
- Noted Orations
- - "Aux mânes de Voltaire" (1779)
Biography of an 18th-Century French Writer
Early Life and FamilyJean-François de La Harpewas a French writer who lived during the 18th century. He hailed from a Spanish family named Jiménez.
Literary Career
Close Association with VoltaireLa Harpe developed a close friendship with the renowned philosopher Voltaire. The latter often included La Harpe's poems (marked with the code "X") in his own works.
Noted Orations
La Harpe made significant contributions to literary discourse with his renowned orations:
- "Aux mânes de Voltaire" (1779)
- "Influence de Boileau sur l'esprit de son siècle" (1787)Literary Publications
His collected works were published in 1772, with additional material added in 1792.
