The Essays of Sainte Beueve

by Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustine
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A three volume set of essays from the most popular nineteenth century French literary critic, C.A. Sainte-Beuve, a rival of sorts to Friedrich Nietzsche. These essays center on historical figures of note, such as Pascal, Goethe, Jeanne D'Arc, and Marie Antoinette. Sainte-Beuve championed a loyalty to truth and an intense scholarship that cross-references and prioritizes actual documents of history and verifiable truths, making his work an incredibly important addition to the culture based around these figures. All three volumes bound in blue boards, gilt-stamped titles on front cover and spine. Deckled edges with top edge gilt. Light rubbing to crown of spines, minor instances of bumping to corners. Pastedowns all foxed and showing instances of toning. A date and signature are present here in each volume, having ink-bled through to the next page.
  • Format: Hardback
  • Author: Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustine
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Publisher: Gibbings & Co. Limited
  • Publication Year: 1901