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Aesthetics - by Paul Valéry (Paperback)

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A collection of Valéry's writings on the making of "works of the mind"--in art, philosophy, history, and science For Paul Valéry, art consisted of all that the mind makes for its own pleasure and use, not only works of art in the usual sense but also philosophy, history, and the pure sciences--in his words, all the "works of the mind.
About the Author: Paul Valéry (1871-1945) was a French poet, essayist, and critic and a major figure in twentieth-century literature.
328 Pages
Literary Collections, European

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A collection of Valéry's writings on the making of "works of the mind"--in art, philosophy, history, and science

For Paul Valéry, art consisted of all that the mind makes for its own pleasure and use, not only works of art in the usual sense but also philosophy, history, and the pure sciences--in his words, all the "works of the mind." This volume presents the opening lecture of his "Course in Poetics" at the Collège de France, along with other lectures, essays, and writings on aesthetics.

The Collected Works of Paul Valéry, the first collected edition of the writer in English, features new translations, the original French on facing pages for poetic works, and editorial notes.

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Paul Valéry (1871-1945) was a French poet, essayist, and critic and a major figure in twentieth-century literature. In addition to his poetry, his best-known works include the novel Monsieur Teste and his posthumously published Notebooks.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 328

Genre: Literary Collections

Sub-Genre: European

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Theme: French

Format: Paperback

Author: Paul Valéry

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2026

TCIN: 1011012419

UPC: 9780691293448

Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-6549

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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