Saint Augustin & Arnauld d'Andilly - Les confessions de Saint Augustin - 1680

Rare edition of this work offering the French translation of the Confessions of Saint Augustine, completed by Arnauld d’Andilly, a major figure of the Port-Royal circle and a renowned translator known for his classic style and spiritual fidelity.

The text, a monument of Christian literature, combines autobiography, theological meditation, and prayer, tracing Augustine's inner journey towards conversion and union with God.

The translation of Andilly stands out for its elegance and clarity, aiming to preserve the fervor and depth of Augustinian Latin while adapting it to the literary sensitivities of the Grand Siècle.

Saint Augustine & Arnauld d'Andilly - The Confessions of Saint Augustine - 1680 - Pierre Le Petit -
[32]-570 Pages

Good condition of the binding, book in its full mottled brown Morocco leather from the period, with mottled edges, finely decorated spine with gilt titles.

Interior condition is good, with numerous rust spots, pretty bands, and a beautiful initial.

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