The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1 The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Augustine

The Great Confessions, Five Sinners And A Saint V1: The Unexpurgated Autobiographies Of Pompadour, Cellini, De Quincey, Rousseau, Franklin And St. Augustine is a book that compiles the autobiographies of six historical figures. The book features the unedited and unfiltered accounts of their lives, including their sins, struggles, and religious beliefs.The five sinners featured in the book are Madame de Pompadour, an influential mistress of King Louis XV of France; Benvenuto Cellini, an Italian artist known for his sculptures and writings; Thomas De Quincey, an English essayist and opium addict; Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer; and Benjamin Franklin, an American statesman, scientist, and inventor.The sixth figure in the book is St. Augustine, a Christian theologian and philosopher who is considered a saint by the Catholic Church. His autobiography, Confessions, is one of the most famous and influential works in Western literature.The book offers readers a glimpse into the lives of these historical figures, their personal struggles, and their views on religion and morality. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or religion.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.