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More imagesJean-Paul Sartre, The Emotions: Outline of a Theory. Translated by Bernard Frechtman. 1948 Philosophical Library. Psychology. Existentialism. Unstated printing of the First American Edition. Considerably worn.
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905 - 1980) / Bernard Frechtman (Transator)
Language: English
Published by Philosophical Library, NYC, 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Brothertown Books, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.Brothertown Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This book is "The Emotions : Outline of a Theory" by Jean-Paul Sartre [one of the leading proponents of Existentialism]. It was translated from the French into English by Bernard Frechman. This is the 1948 edition, published by Philosophical Library in New Yor…k. There is a brief blurb on the front flap, which reads as follows : "In this small volume the eminent French philosopher develops a new theory of psychological interpretation. Delving into the 'magic' of the emotional process, he analyzes the roles which fear, lust, melancholy, and anguish play in the life of man, and what is the true reality of conscious life." This copy of an important book has seen considerable use. TITLE : The Emotions : Outline of a Theory AUTHOR : Jean-Paul Sartre (1905 - 1980) TRANSLATOR : Bernard Frechtman (1914 - 1967) IMPRINT : Philosophical Library PLACE : New York DATE : (1948) EDITION : Unstated printing of the First American Edition. DETAILS : Trade hardcover; contains an Introduction, and an Index; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", dark blue, cloth-covered cloth binding with gilt lettering against red panels on spine and front cover; top text-block edge dyed red; decorated dust-jacket has black-and-white photograph of Sartre on front flap. CONDITION -- BOOK : GOOD ONLY --- DUST-JACKET : FAIR ONLY -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and serviceable, with the following particulars noted :: EXTERIOR - Top spine extremity frayed - bottom extremity compressed; front and rear covers display transparent damp staining; rear cover has a few small , white discolorations; soft bumps to fore-edge corners; text-block edges are clean and unmarked. BINDING - Opens widely, but still solid. INTERIOR - End-papers lightly toned. At the hinge between pp 24 and 25 is a touch of discoloration (or toning) at the top of the hinge - else the interior is clean and free of marking. DUST-JACKET - The jacket is considerably rough - worn with much loss, chipping and the sort about the edges; cover panels are smudged; spine panel is almost completely faded. But the jacket has (mostly) done its job, and is protected from further wear by a clear mylar cover.
