"Menagiana, Volume 4" offers a rich compilation of witty remarks, critical insights, historical context, moral reflections, and erudite observations from Monsieur Ménage, meticulously collected and presented by Bernard de La Monnoye. This volume continues to preserve the intellectual legacy of Gilles Ménage, a renowned 17th-century French scholar, lawyer, grammarian and man of letters, providing a unique window into the literary and intellectual climate of his time. The "Menagiana" serves as an invaluable resource for scholars of French literature, history, and culture, offering not only a glimpse into Ménage's own thoughts and opinions but also capturing the spirit of the era through anecdotes and critical analyses. This edition, carefully curated and annotated, ensures that Ménage's contributions remain accessible and relevant to contemporary readers, making it a significant addition to any collection of historical or literary works. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.