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The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1: The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Aug

The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1: The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Aug

De Pompadour, Madame
Et Al

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ISBN10: 1432629441
ISBN13: 9781432629441
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1: The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Augustine is a book that contains the autobiographies of six prominent historical figures. These figures include Madame de Pompadour, Benvenuto Cellini, Thomas De Quincey, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, and Saint Augustine.The book is divided into six sections, each containing the complete and unedited autobiography of one of the aforementioned individuals. Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of King Louis XV of France, and her autobiography provides insight into the court of Versailles during the 18th century. Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian artist and goldsmith who lived during the Renaissance, and his autobiography is considered one of the most important works of the period. Thomas De Quincey was an English essayist and opium addict, and his autobiography provides a fascinating look into his struggles with addiction.Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher and writer who lived during the Enlightenment, and his autobiography is considered one of the most important works of the period. Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States and a polymath who excelled in many fields, including science, politics, and literature. His autobiography provides insight into his life and accomplishments. Saint Augustine was a theologian and philosopher who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries, and his autobiography is considered one of the most important works of early Christianity.Overall, The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1: The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Augustine is a fascinating collection of autobiographies that provides insight into the lives and thoughts of some of history's most prominent figures.In Two Volumes.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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