Rochefoucauld roche abbé (2 risultati)

Couverture rigide. Condizione: Bon. In-12 (170x95 mm) plein veau brun marbré, dos à 5 nerfs, titre doré. Coiffes arasées, coins émoussés et dorure passée. XXIII, 300 pages. Les Pensées, Maximes et Réflexions de La ROCHEFOUCAULD. Onzième édition. Augmentée de remarques Critiques, Morales & Historiques sur chacune des Réflexions par M. l'Abbé de la Roche. …

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. An attractive example of Francois La Rochefoucauld's Maxims and Morals, with critical notes from the Abbe de La Roche. In the original French. A 'new edition' of François de La Rochefoucauld is a collection of concise observations on human character and social behaviour, first published a century prior. The maxims repeatedly examine self-interest, vanity, pride, love, friendship, jealousy and the motives concealed beneath apparently virtuous actions, often arguing that conduct presented as generous or honourable is influenced by self-regard. Here accompanied by an extensive observations by the Abbé de La Roche, who comments on and interprets each reflection with moral, critical, and historical notes. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Rubbing to joints, with front joint head starting, and board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. None (illustratore). book.…