The Society of French Authors: La Soci¿¿¿¿¿t¿¿¿¿¿ des Gens de Lettres is a historical book written by Samuel Squire Sprigge in 1889. The book explores the history and inner workings of the Society of French Authors, a prestigious literary organization founded in 1838. Sprigge provides detailed accounts of the society's founding members, their meetings, and their contributions to French literature.The book also delves into the society's role in promoting and protecting the rights of French authors, including their fight against piracy and censorship. Sprigge highlights the society's efforts to establish fair copyright laws and their involvement in various legal battles to defend the rights of French authors.In addition to its historical significance, The Society of French Authors sheds light on the cultural and literary climate of France during the 19th century. Sprigge's writing style is informative and engaging, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in French literature or cultural history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.