1897, ISBN: 308f1c54a1dec6eddf981564a0364d3f

New York: A.L. Burt, Publisher, ca 1897. The Home Library . Hardcover. Fair. Frontispiece: Tissue-coverd photograph of Arthur Schopenhauer. Contents - In 5 sections: 1 The Wisdom of … More...

New York: A.L. Burt, Publisher, ca 1897. The Home Library . Hardcover. Fair. Frontispiece: Tissue-coverd photograph of Arthur Schopenhauer. Contents - In 5 sections: 1 The Wisdom of Life ( Personality, what a man is.....Property, what a man has,....Position, man's place in estimation of others ), etc. 2. Counsels and Maxims( General rules, relation to ourselves, Others, etc. ) .... 3. Religion And Other Essays ( 7 chapters ). ( 4 ) The Art of Literature ( On authorship, style, the study of Latin, On men of learning, on thinking for one's self, on some forms of literature, on criticism, on reputation, on genius. 5. Studies In Pessimism ( On the sufferings of the World, On the vanity of existence, on suicide, Immortality - a dialogue, Further psychological observations, On education, On women, On noise, A few parables. Ruddy-red cloth book with indented gilt lettering on spine. Gilt fore edge. ( 5 1/8 x 7 1/2 X 1 1/4 ) Interior binding loose. Book weighs 1 1/3 pounds. Vintage classic by brilliant optimist, and misunderstood.... factual......, understandable.....writer, and theoretician, Arthur Schopenhauer ( 1788 - 1860 ): " The universe is not a rational place. In a world filled with endless strife, we ought to minimize our natural desires and advocate ways to overcome the frustration-filled human ccondition through arts, morals, and ascetics ". sku 1308, A.L. Burt, Publisher<

1952, ISBN: 308f1c54a1dec6eddf981564a0364d3f

Hardcover, Fine (F), Used-Very Good, Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Red Cloth binding with guilt stamped title on front panel and decorated spine with guilt title on black label. Bindin… More...

Hardcover, Fine (F), Used-Very Good, Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Red Cloth binding with guilt stamped title on front panel and decorated spine with guilt title on black label. Binding tight and square no damage. Copyright 1952 by Special arragement with Random House, Inc., No Edition stated. Appears unread, crisp, clean, bright and tight. Fine/no jacket as issue GREAT CONDITION, BEAUTIFUL COPY. All international shipments are made via PRIORITY MAIL, U.S. Postal Service. Please see amount before purchase., [PU: WALTER J BLACK]<