Curse intellect di constable frank (29 risultati)

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. The Curse Of Intellect. Book.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking book, Frank Challice Constable explores the dark side of human intelligence. He argues that while intelligence is often seen as a positive attribute, it can also be a curse that leads to isolation, frustration, and despair. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and psychological sources, Constable offers a compelling critique of the cult of intellect that dominates modern society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good+. No Jacket. Roberts Brothers, 1895, 8vo., 177 pages. Book bound in a yellow cloth, no dust jacket, spine darkened, some browning to cloth, else good+ condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking book, Frank Challice Constable explores the dark side of human intelligence. He argues that while intelligence is often seen as a positive attribute, it can also be a curse that leads to isolation, frustration, and despair. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and psychological sources, Constable offers a compelling critique of the cult of intellect that dominates modern society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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First Edition. THE CURSE OF INTELLECT, Roberts Brothers, 1895, first edition (American issue), some soiling to the yellow cloth binding, foxing to the end-papers and paste-downs, else a tight vg copy. A simian romance whereby a monkey is acclimated into human society with unfortunate results.

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Octavo, pp. [1-4] [1-3] 4-177 [178: printer's imprint] [179-180: ads], original yellow cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. "Biological science fantasy of a large monkey which is taught to think and to participate in human society; part two (of three) comprises the beasts written autobiography." - Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 13. "Written alternately by human narrator and intelligent monkey with estranged point of view. Intrigues and murders plus long essay on loss of happiness because of reason. Monkey commits suicide. Influenced THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU." - Suvin, Victorian Science Fiction in the UK, p. 60. Bleiler (1978), p. 48. Reginald 03714. Early private owner's tiny monogram blind stamp on title leaf and last leaf of text and date "7.5.95" neatly inked on recto of title leaf. Yellow cloth a trifle soiled, a near fine, attractive copy. Publisher's slip regarding trade terms for the book laid in. (#74897).…

Bosron: Roberts Brothers/Edinburgh & London: Blackwood, 1895. First American edition, using the sheets of the UK edition. Roberts Brothers imprint at base of spine. Mustard cloth ruled and lettered in black. Small ownership and signature in the front, chipped at the top of the spine and, less so, at the base; light wear to edges and a bit of dust soiling, a clean very good copy generally. Locke: A Spectrum of Fantasy: page 13: "Biological science fantasy of a large monkey which is taught to think and to participate in human society; part two (of three) comprises the beasts written autobiography." Thought to have influenced THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU by Wells. cat40a (illustratore).…

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