by Baltasar Gracián · Círculo de Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422691617
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Immerse yourself in Baltasar Gracián's masterpiece, 'El Criticón,' a profound reflection on life and society, beautifully illustrated by Antonio Saura. This commemorative edition of the IV centenary of Gracián's birth, published by Círculo de Lectores, offers a unique experience with the introduction by Aurora Egido and the colophon by Miquel Batllori. A jewel of Spanish literature in perfect condition, ideal for collectors and lovers of the classics.
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, better known as Baltasar Gracián, was a Spanish Jesuit priest and Baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud (Aragón). His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. He is best known for his book The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647), but his novel El Criticón (1651-57) is considered his greatest work.
