Maxims by La Rochefoucauld (English) Paperback Book

Description: Maxims by La Rochefoucauld, Leonard Tancock The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced French intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced French intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms. Author Biography La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French classical author who was one of the most active rebels of the Fronde before becoming the leading proponent of the maxime, a French literary form of epigram that expresses severe or contradictory facts with brevity. La Rochefoucauld published only two works, the Mémoires and the Maximes. Additionally, about 150 letters have been collected with 19 shorter pieces, now known as Réflexions diverses.Leonard Tancock (1902–1986) was an eminent translator of French and a renowned scholar. He taught French at University College London and is best known for his translation of classic French literature, including works by Émile Zola, Voltaire, and Guy de Maupassant. Table of Contents Maxims - La Rochefoucauld Translated by Leonard TancockIntroductionPortraitsSelf-Portrait of the Duc de la RochefoucauldPortrait of the Duc de la Rochefoucauld by Cardinal de RetzPortrait of Cardinal de Retz by La RochefoucauldMaximsReflections or Aphorisms and Moral MaximsPosthumous MaximsMaxims withdrawn by the AuthorNotes Details ISBN014044095X Short Title MAXIMS Pages 128 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 014044095X ISBN-13 9780140440959 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 848.402 Translator Leonard Tancock Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French Birth 1902 Death 1986 Edition 1st Tag pengblackclassics DOI 10.1604/9780140440959 UK Release Date 1981-06-25 Author Leonard Tancock Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1981 Publication Date 1981-06-25 Alternative 9780141908144 Audience General NZ Release Date 1981-09-30 AU Release Date 1981-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1083704;

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