Christian Fürchtegott Gellert - Zedekundige lessen - 1775
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Zedekundige lessen by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert is a Dutch edition from 1775 published by Pieter Meijer in Amsterdam in half‑leather binding, 704 pages, 21 × 17 cm, in Dutch (original language) and includes 26 lessons and 11 moral characters focused on moral philosophy and practical ethics, with an illustrated title vignette and a Houbraken portrait of Gellert.
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Contains 26 lessons and 11 moral characters, aimed at moral philosophy and practical ethics.
Gellert was a professor in Leipzig and wished to promote the moral and religious awareness of the citizen with his work.
The translator Lublink based himself on the German edition from Leipzig (1770) and criticized Pajon’s French translation as defective.
The book includes an illustrated title vignette and a portrait of Gellert by Houbraken (after Dinlingerin).
This work is an important example of Enlightenment moral philosophy and was very influential in the 18th century.
As an antiquarian book it is rare but sought after, especially in good condition like this.
Contains 26 lessons and 11 moral characters, aimed at moral philosophy and practical ethics.
Gellert was a professor in Leipzig and wished to promote the moral and religious awareness of the citizen with his work.
The translator Lublink based himself on the German edition from Leipzig (1770) and criticized Pajon’s French translation as defective.
The book includes an illustrated title vignette and a portrait of Gellert by Houbraken (after Dinlingerin).
This work is an important example of Enlightenment moral philosophy and was very influential in the 18th century.
As an antiquarian book it is rare but sought after, especially in good condition like this.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Philosophy, Poetry, Religion
Book title
Zedekundige lessen
Author/ Illustrator
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1775
Height
21 cm
Edition
Reprint
Width
17 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Pieter Meijer, Amsterdam, MDCCLXXV
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
704
