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2008-08-30
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Saint-Hilaire, Emile Marco de
1887
Mangenville, Chevalier de
Saint-Hilaire, Émile Marc Hilaire, known as Marco de
L'art de payer ses dettes et de satisfaire ses créanciers sans débourser un sou
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"L'art de payer ses dettes et de satisfaire ses créanciers sans débourser un sou" is a financial treatise written in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide strategies and methods for individuals burdened by debt, particularly those who are industrious yet financially struggling, to navigate their obligations without actually paying their creditors. Through its satirical tone, it dives into the challenges faced by debtors and discusses the intricacies of credit and debt management. The opening portion introduces readers to the context and purpose of the text, emphasizing its role as a manual for those in financial distress. It sets the stage with a biographical note about the author's uncle, who is presented as a charismatic yet irresponsible individual navigating society's laws on credit. The text humorously critiques societal perceptions of debt and credit, suggesting that the practice of avoiding repayment can be understood as an art form. It lays out a framework for how various readers can employ strategic thinking and knowledge to engage with their creditors without direct payments, framing this approach within a philosophical and somewhat absurdist critique of finance and social relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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