Journey to the Pyrenees by H. Taine, 1867, fifth revised and corrected edition

Journey to the Pyrenees by H. Taine, 1867, fifth revised and corrected edition
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Journey to the Pyrenees by H. Taine, 1867, fifth revised and corrected edition

Hippolyte Taine, born April 21, 1828, in Vouziers and died March 5, 1893, in Paris, was a French philosopher and historian.

Journey to the Pyrenees is one of Hippolyte Taine's major works. It recounts his experience during a spa treatment. He shares his thoughts and emotions during this journey to the highest peaks, including those in the Pyrenees du Midi.

It represents a return to nature, driven by a desire to escape into wide-open spaces. In a 19th-century industrialized and urban society, it reveals a love for nature and the contemplation of the mountains. This autobiographical experience marks a turning point in the Romantic era, an ode to nature and its benefits.

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Dimensions
→ Height: 19 cm
→ Width: 13 cm
→ Thickness: 2.5 cm
→ Weight: 500 grams

Ref: YKD7PL4G2R

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Old books of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
Period 19th century (Old books 19th century)
Country of origin France
Artist Hippolyte Taine
Width (cm) 13
Height (cm) 19
Depth (cm) 2.5
Weight (Kg) 0.5
Materials Paper
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 1 Business Day
Location 45240, La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, France
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