Selecta Latini sermonis Exemplaria e scriptoribus probatissimis ad christianae juventutis usum: A - excerpta et ad editionem Parisiensem recusa

This volume belongs to the pedagogical tradition of the eighteenth century, specifically within the corpus curated by Pierre Chompré. It was designed as an instructional tool for Christian youth, meticulously assembling select excerpts from classical Latin authors to provide students with moral and linguistic foundations. By repurposing high-quality models from the Roman canon, the work aimed to bridge the gap between classical education and religious formation, a common objective in the Jesuit-influenced pedagogical landscape of the era.

The editorial history of this collection reflects a trend of reissuing successful educational texts across major European intellectual centers. This specific iteration was recused, or reprinted, according to the Parisian edition, ensuring the circulation of standardized texts for students across different regions. Chompré, a noted academic and lexicographer of the time, was lauded for his ability to distill complex classical literature into manageable volumes, which allowed teachers to navigate the curriculum more effectively while emphasizing linguistic purity and theological appropriateness.