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Baltasar Gracián
Baltasar Gracián (1601–1658) was a Spanish prose writer, philosopher, and an active Jesuit. Gracián acquired fame from preaching soon after taking his Jesuit vows. In 1651, he publ...view moreBaltasar Gracián (1601–1658) was a Spanish prose writer, philosopher, and an active Jesuit. Gracián acquired fame from preaching soon after taking his Jesuit vows. In 1651, he published the fist part of his allegorical novel El Critcón and the second in 1657, and as a result was exiled to Graus. Gracián then penned The Art of Worldly Wisdom, a collection of aphorisms that has maintained popularity since its initial publication. He is regarded as the most prominent and respected writer of the Spanish Baroque literary style, Conceptismo.view less
Books by Baltasar Gracián
The Art of Worldly Wisdom The Art of Worldly Wisdom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Pocket Mirror for Heroes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Worldly Wisdom: A Pocket Oracle Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Worldly Wisdom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Worldly Wisdom, Book One: A Machiavellian Interpretation of Strategies for Success [Mystic Eye, Economy Ed.] Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Worldly Wisdom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Art of Worldly Wisdom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings