Maxims of La Rochefoucauld

Keneth Pratt (Translated)

Verlag: The Haworth Press, Unknown, 1931

Beschreibung

A smart limited edition copy of the thought provoking maxims by French moralist Francois de La Rochefoucauld, translated to English. Limited edition no. 792 of 1075.In quarter vellum binding with marbled paper covered boards.Contains the original French and English translations, with an introduction by translator, Kenneth Pratt.Often regarded as writings with a cynical nature, these maxims portray La Rochefoucauld's innermost reflections on the conduct and motives of mankind.These are written with an emphasis on self-love, self-interest and vanity, elements that La Rochefoucauld believed to be the dictators of everything. In quarter vellum binding. Externally, very smart with rubbing to the extremities, heaviest to the paper covered boards. Bumping to the head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot to the first and last few leaves. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 903Y22

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Maxims of La Rochefoucauld

Verlag: The Haworth Press, Unknown

Erscheinungsdatum: 1931

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book