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This perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is valued for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by a Spanish Jesuit scholar, these teachings are strikingly modern in tone and address universal concerns such as friendship, morality, managing emotions, and effective leadership. The Art of Worldly Wisdom is for anyone seeking to combine ethical behavior with worldly success. This edition of The Art of Worldly Wisdom includes an informative introduction by Willis Barnstone, Distinguished Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at Indiana University. Barnstone, a noted translator, critic, and poet explores GraciÁn's background and places him within his historical and literary context.
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"Absolutely unique . . . a book made for constant use—a companion for life."—Arthur Schopenhauer
"Europe has never produced anything finer or more complicated in matters of moral subtlety."—Friedrich Nietzsche
"Absolutely unique . . . a book made for constant use a companion for life." Arthur Schopenhauer
"Europe has never produced anything finer or more complicated in matters of moral subtlety." Friedrich Nietzsche"
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An original and authoritative translation of one of Spain's greatest thinkers. Produced in a sturdy quarter binding this book is very good value for money.
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- PublisherShambhala Publications Inc
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1570628793
- ISBN 13 9781570628795
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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