History of English literature

by H. A Taine

$350 · Offered by Rootenberg Rare Books

London: Chatto & Windus, 1890. Four volumes. 8vo. Translated from the French by H. Van Laun. Half brown morocco and marbled boards, slight wear at the joints, but generally and excellent set. From the library of Louis E. Goodman. Item #10947 Taine 1828-93 is best known for his theory is a product of ‘le race, le milieu et le moment , a proposition that places him squarely in the positivist camp of Auguste

• Binding: Leather

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