Maximes
About this book
"The translation of this bilingual edition of La Rochefoucauld's Reflexions ou sentences et maximes morales (long known in English simply as the Maxims) is the first to appear in forty years. It is completely new and aims - unlike all previous versions - at being as literal as possible. This involves, among other things, rendering the same word - for example, amour-propre as "self-love" - as consistently throughout as good sense allows. This also means that the translators have made every effort to maintain La Rochefoucauld's word order. This allows the reader the best vantage point for viewing La Rochefoucauld's dramatic and paradoxical juxtapositions of words and ideas, juxtapositions of the utmost importance to understanding his thought. Despite the translation's concern with literalness, careful attention has been paid to the nuances of the literary character of the Maxims. In addition, this work contains an updated version, in English, of the original French index of the work that will greatly aid the reader in finding just the right maxim."--BOOK JACKET.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 158 pages · ≈ 2 h 56 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Maximes?
About ≈ 2 h 56 m — 158 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Maximes?
158 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Maximes?
It sits on the Philosophy, Fiction shelves.
Is Maximes in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Maximes?
François duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680).
Where can I read Maximes online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library