The Art of Worldly Wisdom Contributor(s): Gracian, Balthasar (Author), Jacobs, Joseph (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1611806852 ISBN-13: 9781611806854 Publisher: Shambhala
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2019 Click for more in this series: Shambhala Pocket Library |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Philosophy - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational |
Series: Shambhala Pocket Library |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 4.2" W x 6.7" L (0.45 lbs) 216 pages |
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Publisher Description: This perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is treasured for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by Spanish Jesuit scholar Baltasar Graci n, the teachings are strikingly modern in tone and address universal concerns such as friendship, morality, effective leadership, and managing emotions. An enlightening guide for life, this edition also includes an informative introduction by Willis Barnstone that explores Graci n's background and provides insightful historical and literary context. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life. |
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