Maxims of La Rochefoucauld
Keneth Pratt (Translated)
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since May 18, 2007
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since May 18, 2007
About this Item
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. Seller Inventory # 903Y22
Bibliographic Details
Title: Maxims of La Rochefoucauld
Publisher: The Haworth Press, Unknown
Publication Date: 1931
Binding: Hardback
Illustrator: None
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book
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