Augustine

Confessions: A New Translation

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ISBN 13:: 9780871407146
author:: Augustine
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Liveright Publishing Corporation
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 24.4 x 16.5 x 3 centimetres (0.6
Genre:: 24.4 x 16.5 x 3 centimetres (0.6, Biography, Religious, Religion,
Condition:: New
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This long-awaited translation of Confessions brings to life the beguiling world of late antiquity. Written by one of the greatest saints in Christendom, Augustine's masterpiece is an original work of world literature that has influenced writers for centuries.

Restoring the lyricism of Augustine's original language, Peter Constantine offers a masterful and elegant rendering of Confessions. This translation sheds new light on Augustine's life, from his wild and reckless past to his spiritual journey towards becoming one of Christianity's most revered figures.

a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of Western literature and culture, this translation will be a valuable resource for scholars and readers alike for decades to come.

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