Georg Christoph Lichtenberg était un scientifique, satiriste et anglophile allemand. Aujourd'hui, il est rappelé pour ses carnets publiés à titre posthume, qu'il appelait "livres de rebut", et pour sa découverte d'étranges motifs arborescents désormais connus sous le nom de figures de Lichtenberg.
Des nombreux essais littéraires et écrits satiriques de G. C. Lichtenberg (1742-1799) seuls ont été traduits, en 1797, les Commentaires sur les gravures de Hogarth, jamais réédités jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Le présent ouvrage propose au lecteur deux chapitres de cette belle traduction, enrichis d'illustrations accompagnant le texte (ici donné dans l'orthographe de l'époque)
Ce livre reprend un choix de pensées du Miroir de l'âme, anthologie publiée aux Editions José Corti en 1997. Il compte certains aphorismes inédits et une nouvelle introduction.
Georg Lichtenberg, the 18th-century exponent of English thought in Germany, was the author of a body of aphoristic writings in European literature. This volume contains over 1000 aphorisms and other brief observations.
This scholarly edition presents the philosophical aphorisms of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, offering a comprehensive and authoritative collection of his thought-provoking insights. The work delves into Lichtenberg's unique perspectives on human nature, society, and knowledge, showcasing his wit and depth of understanding. Ideal for both scholars and general readers, this edition aims to illuminate the relevance of Lichtenberg's ideas in contemporary discussions, making it a significant contribution to the study of philosophy and literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
The collection features letters written by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg to his friend Johann Friedrich Dieterich from 1770 to 1798, showcasing Lichtenberg's insights on literature, science, and philosophy. The correspondence reveals his humorous and sarcastic personality, highlighting their friendship. Originally published in 1898, this work is significant in German literary history and is now available as a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural importance while providing access to modern readers.
The work showcases the unique aphoristic style of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, a pioneering figure in experimental physics and German aphorism. His "Sudelbücher," filled with spontaneous thoughts and reflections across various fields, reveal his open-mindedness and keen observational skills. Lichtenberg's writings blend skepticism with irony, exploring the complexities of truth and knowledge. His musings challenge the limits of understanding in science and art, suggesting that the pursuit of an ultimate truth may be an ever-distant goal.