Author: Clement Brentano; E de Cazales [trans.]
Title: Vie de la Sainte Vierge D&Apos;Apres Les Meditations D&Apos;Anne-Catherine Emmerich
Description: Paris , Ambroise Bray , 1861. Leather. An exceptional copy of this volume recounting of the life of the Saint Virgin Mary, based on Anne Catherine Emmerich's visions. An early French edition. The fifth French edition of this work, translated from the original German of Clement Brentano by E. de Cazales. recounting of the life of the Saint Virgin Mary as noted by Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Roman Catholic Augustinian Canoness Regular of Windesheim, who throughout her life experienced numerous visions on the life and passion of Jesus Christ. According to Emmerich, these visions were revealed to her by the Virgin Mary herself, while under religious ecstasy. Clement Brentano interviewed her at length before the publication of this volume and others. The authenticity of his writings is however questioned by critics, who characterise the books as rather poetic. With a biograph of Anne Catherine Emmerich. In a half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor rubbing to the extremities. Previous ownership inscription to the front free endpaper and title page, undated. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor spotting to the first and last few leaves. Otherwise, the pages are generally bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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