Croxall Thomas Henry (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. [From the library of noted scholar Richard A. Macksey.] Hardcover and dust jacket. Wear/tear to jacket with loss. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Pages unmarked. "Richard A. Macksey was a celebrated Johns Hopkins University professor whose affiliation with the university spanned six and a half decades. A legendary figure not only in his own fields of critical theory, comparative literature, and film studies but across all the humanities, Macksey possessed enormous intellectual capacity and a deeply insightful human nature. He was a man who read and wrote in six languages, was instrumental in launching a new era in structuralist thought in America, maintained a personal library containing a staggering collection of books and manuscripts, inspired generations of students to follow him to the thorniest heights of the human intellect, and penned or edited dozens of volumes of scholarly works, fiction, poetry, and translation." - Johns Hopkins University.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Ex-Library. Text is clean but some pencil margin marks. Binding is strong. Light orange cloth cover, lightly soiled, corners & edges lightly rubbed & bumped.

Hardcover. xix, 263 p.; 4 pl. (birthplace: Nytorv, S.K.: 2 sketches, Regine Olsen by Baerentzen 1847, S.K. by Janssen 1902); 22 cm. Abbr. contents -- Introduction -- I. Plan and characteristics -- II. Exist- ence (I): 1 word and its origin, 2 Greek precedents, 3 a hint from Lessing, 4 the individual: living before God: reduplication: double and infinite reflexion, 5 leap, 6 risk: resignation, 7 `choose yourself', 8 religious experiences, 9 negative and positive attitudes to life, 10 ultimate goal -- III. Existence (II): further corollaries: oppositions and terminology: 1 absolute and relative: suffering and joy: passion (pathos) and paradox (absurdity), 2 immanence and transcendence: ultimacy and intimacy, 3 idea, dialectic, 4 some oppositions assembled, 5 devotion, and strong influence of Bible -- IV. Pleasure: 1 the first book and the first pseudonyms, 2 the book's objectives, 3 refrains -- V. Music: 1 superiority among classics, 2 essance of music, 3 examples -- VI. Tragedy: 1 Symparanekromenoi, 2 ancient and modern tragedy, 3 shadowgraphs, 4 unhappiest person, 5 imagination, boredom -- VII. Seduction and suffering: 1 Diary of seducer, 2 Guilty?/not guilty?, 3 concluding remarks -- VIII. Woman and wine -- IX. Marriage and duty -- X. Resumption -- XI. `Border conflicts': secretiveness -- XII-XIII. Christ, Socrates, and Hegel -- XIV. Religion-in-general: or, living `before God' -- XV. Some facets of Kierkegaard's christology -- XVI. Words -- XVII. Authority -- XVIII. The last Either/Or: 1 a changed and determined man, 2 Bishop Martensen's reply, 3 the Bishop (and others) answered, 4 the present age, 5 finis -- Appendices: A. the pseudonyms marshalled: Kierkegaard's `marionette theatre', B. Bibliography -- Index. VG orig. orange brown cloth in good, price-clipped gray dj.…

VG orig. orange-brown cloth. xv, 134 p.; 4 pl. (S.K. from statuette by Louis Hasselriis, Hans Brochner, Michael Kierkegaard, Henriette Lund); 22 cm. Contents -- Foreword -- Note on references to Kierkegaard's writings -- A short biography of Soren Aaby Kierkegaard -- Part I. Hans Brochner: introductory note; the recollections [written between 27 December 1871 and 10 January 1872]; two letters to C. K. F. Molbech. Pages [1]-44 -- Part II. Henriette Lund's recollections of Kierkegaard: introductory note; extracts from `Recollections from home' [1876] by Henriette Lund. Pages [45]-77 -- Part III. Kierkegaard's death and last struggle with the church: introductory note; i. Newspaper reports; ii. Public and private reactions to Kierkegaard's attack; iii. Letters and documents about Kierkegaard's last illness and death; iv. Extract from Troels-Lund's memoirs; v. Peter and Soren [including extracts translated from Bishop Peter Kierkegaard's Samlede Skrifter, vol. IV, with Soren's reactions]; vi. About Regine Schlegel. Pages [79]-134 [including Kierkegaard's bequest to Regine Schlegel and her response, p. 130-34]. Binding is Hardcover. …

orig.cloth Some rubbing. Spine sloped. Good. 22x14cm, 227 pp Contents: Man: Choice; Music; Philosophy; Chistianity: Dread; Despair; Paradox; Hope; Time - Eternity; Repetition; God: The Father; The God-Man; The Holy Spirit; Appendix to Part Three: "Significant Postscript". Some rubbing. Spine sloped. Good. …

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1863 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 382 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 382 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 378 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1863. Aesop's classic fables and related pieces in an 1863 edition, offering a representative Victorian presentation of one of the most enduring bodies of moral and allegorical literature. Of bibliographical interest for its mid-19th-century English-language issue and for readers interested in traditional fable collections and their transmission. A classic collection of Aesop's fables and related pieces in an 1863 edition, offering a representative Victorian presentation of one of the most enduring bodies of moral and allegorical literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1863. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 382, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 382 382.…