The French Revolution (Edition1): Selected From The Works Of Feyjoo, And Translated From The Spanish - Softcover

Jer Nimo Feijoo, Benito

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371342595 ISBN 13: 9789371342599

Publisher: Alpha Edition, 2025

Synopsis

A rediscovered voice of the Spanish Enlightenment returns to illuminate curious minds. Essays, Or Discourses Volume 2 gathers Benito Jer nimo Feijoo s sharpest translated discourses an essential bridge between 18th century Spanish literature and today s readers. These philosophical essays range from critiques of superstition and defense of empirical inquiry to spirited explorations of education, natural science, and social reform. Feijoo s clear, witty arguments make complex ideas accessible, inviting both casual readers and scholars into the lively intellectual debates that shaped modern Spain. This edition is historically significant: Feijoo was a pioneering force in Spanish intellectual history, one of the century s most influential voices advocating reason and reform. Volume 2 offers a concentrated selection of his classic Spanish works, showcasing why his essays remain a cornerstone for students of the Spanish Enlightenment and collectors of translated discourses. After decades out of print, Alpha Editions proudly republishes this restored volume carefully translated from Spanish to English and prepared for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this is a collector s item: a cultural treasure combining faithful Spanish to English translations, scholarly care, and elegant presentation. Ideal for lovers of historical essays collection, classic Spanish works, and anyone seeking Feijoo s selected works, this book reconnects modern readers with the clarity, wit, and moral urgency of a foundational Enlightenment mind.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371342595
• ISBN 13: 9789371342599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172