MAXIMS OF LA ROCHEFOUCAULD: The English, with introduction by Kenneth Pratt
Halifax, England: The Haworth Press, 1931. Hardcover. This is No. 716 of 1,075 copies. La Rochefoucauld (1613-80) was a French classical author who had been one of the most active rebels of the Fronde before he became the leading exponent of the maxime, a French literary form of epigram that expresses a harsh or paradoxical truth with brevity. Octavo: xxiii, [1], 175, [1] p. with the author's coat of arms printed in color on the half-title. The original French text appears opposite Pratt's English translation. Original marbled paper-covered boards over a vellum spine with gilt titles. Some general shelfwear to the boards, which are showing at the corners; else very good. Very good. Item #77595
Price: $75.00