Description
The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced French intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms.
About the Author
La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French classical author who was one of the most active rebels of the Fronde before becoming the leading proponent of the maxime, a French literary form of epigram that expresses severe or contradictory facts with brevity. La Rochefoucauld published only two works, the Memoires and the Maximes. Additionally, about 150 letters have been collected with 19 shorter pieces, now known as Reflexions diverses.
Leonard Tancock (1902-1986) was an eminent translator of French and a renowned scholar. He taught French at University College London and is best known for his translation of classic French literature, including works by Emile Zola, Voltaire, and Guy de Maupassant.
Book Information
ISBN 9780140440959
Author La Rochefoucauld
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm
About the Author
La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French classical author who was one of the most active rebels of the Fronde before becoming the leading proponent of the maxime, a French literary form of epigram that expresses severe or contradictory facts with brevity. La Rochefoucauld published only two works, the Memoires and the Maximes. Additionally, about 150 letters have been collected with 19 shorter pieces, now known as Reflexions diverses.
Leonard Tancock (1902-1986) was an eminent translator of French and a renowned scholar. He taught French at University College London and is best known for his translation of classic French literature, including works by Emile Zola, Voltaire, and Guy de Maupassant.
Book Information
ISBN 9780140440959
Author La Rochefoucauld
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm
