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"An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams" by Pierre Nicole is a philosophical treatise written in the 17th century. The book focuses on the criteria for evaluating beauty, specifically within the context of literary epigrams. Nicole delves into the nature of beauty, the principles of judgment, and the need for moral consideration in literary selections. In his essay,
Nicole argues that true beauty arises from a harmony between external forms and the inner nature of both the subjects discussed and the audience that perceives them. He asserts that beauty should be stable and universal rather than fleeting and subjective. The work is structured as a guide for selecting epigrams that not only possess literary merit but also align with virtuous principles. Through critical examination of various epigrams, Nicole emphasizes the importance of sound, diction, and the truthfulness of ideas in achieving true aesthetic value, while cautioning against obscenity and falsehood in literature. His reflections on the nature of beauty serve not only as a framework for appreciating literature but also as an ethical guide for youthful readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nicole, Pierre, 1625-1695 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Cunningham, J. V. (James Vincent), 1911-1985 |
| Title | An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Epigrams -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28921 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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