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The Genius and Wisdom of Sir Walter Scott

The Genius and Wisdom of Sir Walter Scott

Walter Scott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9781437300550
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The Genius And Wisdom Of Sir Walter Scott: Comprising Moral, Religious, Political, Literary, And Social Aphorisms is a book written by the renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. Published in 1839, the book is a collection of Scott’s most insightful and thought-provoking sayings and aphorisms on a wide range of topics, including morality, religion, politics, literature, and society.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Scott’s genius and wisdom. The moral section, for example, contains aphorisms on topics such as honesty, virtue, and the importance of self-control. The religious section includes Scott’s thoughts on faith, God, and the afterlife.The political section of the book features Scott’s views on government, democracy, and the role of the individual in society. The literary section includes aphorisms on writing, reading, and the importance of literature in our lives. Finally, the social section contains Scott’s reflections on human nature, friendship, and the importance of community.Overall, The Genius And Wisdom Of Sir Walter Scott is a fascinating and enlightening read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of Scotland’s greatest literary figures. With its insightful aphorisms and profound reflections on human nature and society, this book is sure to inspire and enlighten readers for generations to come.Selected Carefully From His Various Writings, With A Memoir.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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