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St. Augustine – Confessions (The Folio Society, 2006)

Illustrated Edition – With Slipcase

A beautifully produced Folio Society edition of The Confessions by St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo — one of the greatest spiritual autobiographies ever written. Based on the classic English translation by J. G. Pilkington, this edition includes a foreword by Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, and exquisite wood engravings by Simon Brett.

Written between AD 397 and 400, The Confessions traces Augustine’s journey from youthful restlessness and philosophical searching to his profound conversion to Christianity. It remains one of the most intimate and enduring works of self-examination in Western literature, combining theological insight with poetic devotion.

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Structured as thirteen books, Augustine’s Confessions blend autobiography, prayer, and meditation. From his reflections on memory and time to his longing for divine truth, the work continues to influence theology, philosophy, and literature to this day.

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	•	Publisher: The Folio Society, London
	•	Year: 2006
	•	Edition: Illustrated Edition with slipcase
	•	Translator: J. G. Pilkington (revised for The Folio Society by Justin Lovill)
	•	Foreword: Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
	•	Illustrator: Simon Brett (wood engravings)
	•	Binding: Full cloth in olive tone, gilt decoration of a bishop’s crozier on front board and spine
	•	Slipcase: Dark brown paper-covered slipcase
	•	Printed by: Bath Press, Bath
	•	Typeface: Set in Palatino
	•	Pages: 295

Condition
Excellent condition. Binding tight and square, pages crisp and clean. Slipcase near fine with only light shelf marks.

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