The Provincial Letters by Blaise Pascal
First published in 1923, as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains a selection of Pascal's Lettres ecrites a un provincial. The first, fourth, fifth and thirteenth letters are presented in French, with some modernisation of spelling. A short English editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his thought.Blaise Pascal, the son of a government official, was born in Clermont in 1623. He made an impact on mathematics, science, theological debates, and literature throughout his brief life. Converting to Jansenism, he got involved in a disagreement with the Jesuits, which resulted in his Lettres Provinciales, which are mostly responsible for his literary fame among the Pensees. He is often recognized as the best of French prose artists. He is a wonderful stylist. He died in 1662, following a long illness.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140441963 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140441964 |
| Title | The Provincial Letters |
| Author | Blaise Pascal |
| Series | Classics |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Year published | 1967-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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