About “L'Art de péter”
L'Art de péter is a humorous pseudo-medical essay written by Pierre-Thomas-Nicolas Hurtaut and published anonymously in 1751. The book’s subtitle describes it as a theoretical and methodical work for people suffering from constipation, serious and austere individuals, melancholic ladies, and others who are influenced by prejudice. The essay uses a mock-serious tone to discuss the act of passing gas, presenting it as a subject of scientific inquiry. It was published without the author's name and is considered a satirical work. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1751