Dialogues Posthumes – Jean de La Bruyère – 1699 | First Edition, Quietism Satire

Dialogues Posthumes Du Sieur De La Bruyère, Sur Le Quietisme by Jean de La Bruyère first appeared posthumously in 1699. Bruyere presents a satirical view of Quietism, a mystical Catholic doctrine declared heretical during the late 17th century. Dialogues references Fenelon throughout, praising him for his views of Quietism.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dialogues Posthumes Du Sieur De La Bruyère, Sur Le Quietisme
• Author(s): Jean de La Bruyère
• Publisher: a Paris: chez Charles Osmont
• Edition: First edition, 1699
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Full leather, gilt spine
• Size:  6.5 in x 4.25 in (16.5 cm x 10.8 cm)
• Collation: [11], 382pp, [1]
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Dialogues addressing Quietism and mysticism
  • Critical commentary on ecclesiastical doctrine
• Reference(s): Ed Ford, “La Bruyere as Quietist”

Condition:

Very Good. Original leather binding with surface rubbing at the corners. Gilt spine intact. Text block firm. Pages complete and generally clean with natural toning. No repairs or replacements observed.

Why Collect This?

• First appearance of La Bruyère’s theological satire
• Relevant to collectors of early religious controversy and satire

Item Number: #28937