The Spirit of Man: An Anthology in English and French from the Philosophers and Poets (1916)

Robert Seymour Bridges

The Spirit of Man: An Anthology in English and French from the Philosophers and Poets (1916)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
338
ISBN
9781436529754

The Spirit of Man: An Anthology in English and French from the Philosophers and Poets (1916)

Robert Seymour Bridges

The Spirit of Man is an anthology of philosophical and poetic writings compiled by Robert Seymour Bridges and published in 1916. The book features a selection of works from both English and French writers, including poets such as William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Victor Hugo, and philosophers such as Ren????? Descartes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.The collection is organized thematically, with sections on topics such as love, nature, and the human condition. The writings are presented in both English and French, with Bridges providing translations where necessary.The Spirit of Man is intended to provide readers with a broad overview of the philosophical and poetic traditions of England and France. The book is a reflection of Bridges' own interests and values, and his belief in the power of literature to inspire and enrich the human spirit.Overall, The Spirit of Man is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and literature, and a testament to the enduring power of great writing to move and inspire people across cultures and languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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