Maxims of Love (From Stendhal). London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1911. Hardcover. Half Morocco. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with raised bands and gilt titles and top edge. From 'The Royal Library Belles Lettres series'. Previous owner's inscription on first blank. Near fine/fine condition.

"Maxims of Love" is a collection of aphorisms on the subject of love, taken from the writings of the French author Stendhal. The book was first published in 1911 by Humphreys, a London-based publisher. Stendhal, whose real name was Marie-Henri Beyle, was a prominent 19th-century writer known for his novels, including "The Red and the Black" and "The Charterhouse of Parma". Stendhal's writing often explored themes of love and passion, and the "Maxims of Love" is a collection of his most insightful and thought-provoking observations on the subject. The book contains aphorisms on a wide range of topics related to love, including the nature of romantic attraction, the pitfalls of infatuation, and the joys of enduring love. The aphorisms are presented in a concise and memorable format, making the book a useful and engaging resource for anyone interested in the subject of love.

Near fine/fine condition.

6.5 x 5 x 0.75 in