Description: Edmund Burke's A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful (1757) is a seminal work in aesthetics, examining the emotional reactions different experiences evoke, particularly focusing on the concepts of the "sublime" and the "beautiful." Burke contends that the sublime—marked by vastness, power, and terror—elicits awe and fear, while beauty is linked to harmony, pleasure, and social affection.The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1757 by Robert and James Dodsley. Burke later revised and expanded the work in subsequent editions, refining his arguments.Burke regarded the Enquiry as a crucial contribution to understanding human emotions and aesthetics. Though initially overshadowed by his later political writings, the Enquiry has since become one of the most influential texts in aesthetic theory, influencing thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and shaping the Romantic movement. DESCRIPTIONOctavo. 312 pp., set in Brunel Text Roman No. 2 and printed on Century Laid cotton paper with watermarks, in an edition of 25 copies (this being No. 1). Finely bound in black morocco with gilt titles and spine decoration, raised bands, marbled endpapers, and a gilt top edge. Beautifully hand-bound. CONDITIONBrand new copy in fine binding. GUARANTEE We offer a full money-back guarantee based on our descriptions. Please inquire for further details and conditions.
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Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
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Author: Edmund Burke
Publisher: Rambler Press
Topic: Literature
Subject: Philosophy
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