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Louis Antoine CaraccioliFrench writer, member of the Oratorian Congregation.
Date of Birth: 06.11.1719
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jean-Baptiste Boyer: A Prolific Writer and Oratorian
- Moral Treatises and Biographies
- Apocryphal Papal Correspondence
- Inspiration for Literary Forgeries
Jean-Baptiste Boyer: A Prolific Writer and Oratorian
Jean-Baptiste Boyer (dates unknown) was a French literary figure and a member of the Congregation of the Oratory. Known for his numerous moralistic treatises, his writings covered a wide range of topics.
Moral Treatises and Biographies
Boyer's moral treatises included "Caractères de l'amitié," translated into Russian as "Sвойства дружества" (1775), as well as "La Jouissance de soi-même." He also wrote biographies of notable figures such as Condren (the second general of the Oratorians), Saint Lawrence Ricci, and Madame de Maintenon.
Apocryphal Papal Correspondence
Boyer published an apocryphal collection of letters attributed to Pope Clement XIV titled "Lettres intéressantes du pape Clément XIV" (1775). While some letters in this collection were genuine, Boyer fabricated and added numerous forged letters.
Inspiration for Literary Forgeries
Boyer's apocryphal papal correspondence became a source of inspiration for Henri Latouche, another French writer. Latouche likewise published an apocryphal collection of letters, this time featuring correspondence between Pope Clement and the harlequin Carlo Bertinazzi, a childhood friend of Boyer's.
