1675 On the Sublime Longinus French Boileau Greco-Roman Homer Bible Philosophy
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1675 On the Sublime Longinus French Boileau Greco-Roman Homer Bible Philosophy
On the Sublime is a first century, Greco-Roman commentary on the aesthetics of good writing, speeches, and language. Written by an unknown author called Longinus, this work uses examples of notable authors including Homer as well as passages from Genesis. In 17th-century, French author Nicolas Boileau Despreaux translated On the Sublime with the intents of making it easier to understand for French readers. This 1675 Paris edition of On the Sublime contains Boileaus own Satires and Letters.
Item number: #22789
Price: $599
BOILEAU, Nicolas Despreaux
Oeuvres diverses du sieur D ... Avec le Traité du sublime ou du merveilleux dans le discours, traduit du Grec de Longin
Paris: Denys Thierry, 1675.
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[2], xxviii, [2], 120, I-XXIV, 125-132, 105-394 (i.e., 364), [14], [13]-139, [17]
Erratic pagination and contents
5 engravings
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)
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On the Sublime is a first century, Greco-Roman commentary on the aesthetics of good writing, speeches, and language. Written by an unknown author called Longinus, this work uses examples of notable authors including Homer as well as passages from Genesis. In 17th-century, French author Nicolas Boileau Despreaux translated On the Sublime with the intents of making it easier to understand for French readers. This 1675 Paris edition of On the Sublime contains Boileaus own Satires and Letters.
Item number: #22789
Price: $599
BOILEAU, Nicolas Despreaux
Oeuvres diverses du sieur D ... Avec le Traité du sublime ou du merveilleux dans le discours, traduit du Grec de Longin
Paris: Denys Thierry, 1675.
Details:
Collation:
[2], xxviii, [2], 120, I-XXIV, 125-132, 105-394 (i.e., 364), [14], [13]-139, [17]
Erratic pagination and contents
5 engravings
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
22789
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1675 On the Sublime Longinus French Boileau Greco-Roman Homer Bible Philosophy
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