1694 TREATISE ON THE SUBLIME - Rhetoric Philosophy Antique Engraved Book
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1694 TREATISE ON THE SUBLIME - Rhetoric Philosophy Antique Engraved Book. The book presents clear period typography with natural age-related toning and wear consistent with its history, supporting its authenticity and historical character. An original late 17th century edition containing a treatise on the sublime, a foundational work in the study of rhetoric, aesthetics, and the power of language. This volume reflects early modern interest in how speech and writing can evoke emotion, grandeur, and persuasion, drawing on classical traditions and adapting them for contemporary intellectual discourse. Widely read among scholars and writers, texts on the sublime played a significant role in shaping literary criticism and artistic theory leading into the Enlightenment. The book presents clear period typography with natural age-related toning and wear consistent with its history, supporting its authenticity and historical character. Size: 6" x 4" x 1" See other $0.99 items
