St Augustine Confessions - St. Augustine - Folio Society - 1993 - VGC
$ 21.65
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St Augustine Confessions - St. Augustine - Folio Society - 1993 - VGC. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for Christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the Middle Ages Based on a translation by J. G. Pilkington, edited by Justin Lovill, with an Introduction by J. Enoch Powell. Confessions, St Augustine of Hippo, translation by J.G. Pilkington, edited by Justin Lovill, introduction by J. Enoch Powell, thirteen wood-engravings by Simon Brett. Full pale brown vegetable parchment with a crozier design in gold, dark brown endleaves. Dark brown slipcase. 25.1 x 16.3 cm. 296 pp. Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. The work outlines St. Augustine’s sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for Christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the Middle Ages Based on a translation by J. G. Pilkington, edited by Justin Lovill, with an Introduction by J. Enoch Powell. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.
