MICHEL THEODORE LECLERCQ
\mˈɪt͡ʃə͡l θˈiːədˌɔː lˈɛklək], \mˈɪtʃəl θˈiːədˌɔː lˈɛklək], \m_ˈɪ_tʃ_əl θ_ˈiː__ə_d_ˌɔː l_ˈɛ_k_l_ə_k]\
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A French dramatic poet; born at Paris, April 1, 1777; died there, Feb. 15, 1851. He wrote after the manner of Carmontel a series of "Dramatic Proverbs", little pieces for the drawingroom, which, by their pointed, witty dialogue, their fine character-drawing, and their elegant style, won universal favor. The latest edition was in six volumes (1828), and comprised about 80 pieces.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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