Author: Fénelon, F.
Title: Antiquity, 1806, French | Abrégé de la Vie Des Plus Illustres Philosophes de l'Antiquité, avec leurs dogmes, leurs systêmes, leur morale, et un receuil de leurs plus belles maximes. Riom, J.-C. Salles, 1806, 250 (2) pp.
Description: A collection of biographies of the most illustrious philosophers of antiquity, compiled by the French archbishop and theologian François Fénelon (1651-1715).As the appointed tutor of the Dauphin of France's eldest son, Fénelon was charged with guiding the character formation of a future King of France. During this period, Fénelon wrote several important works for the specific purpose of guiding his young charge, such as the Fables and the Dialogues des Morts. His pedagogical concepts and literary works exerted a lasting influence on French culture.By far the most lasting of Fénelon's works was his Les Aventures de Télémaque, a didactic novel telling the story of Ulysses' son Telemachos (see our SKU 67539)French - antiquity - education - didactic literature - children's literature - biographies - philosophy - Louis XIV - Louis de France - Telemachus Half leather on marbled paper, 16.5 x 9.5 cm. Small signs of wear (rubbing) and some stains/foxing.

Keywords: French|Literature & Philosophy