Francois
Collected Maxims and Other Reflections (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540006
- author:
- Francois
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 3.05 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
La Rochefoucauld's Collected Maxims and Other Reflections offers profound insights into human nature. This collection of writings presents La Rochefoucauld's unflattering analyses of behaviour, which have influenced thinkers and writers across centuries. The author's advice to readers is to approach these maxims with a critical eye, assuming none are directed at them personally. By doing so, they can gain a deeper understanding of La Rochefoucauld's thought on key themes such as self-love, vice and virtue, love and jealousy, friendship and self-interest. This is the fullest collection of La Rochefoucauld's writings in English, featuring the first complete translation of his Miscellaneous Reflections. A table of alternative maxim numbers and an index of topics help readers locate specific maxims and appreciate the full range of La Rochefoucauld's ideas.
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