The acknowledged masterpiece of one of Spain's most influential thinkers. Between despair and the desire for something better, Unamuno finds that "saving incertitude" that alone can console us. Dynamic appraisal of man's faith in God and in himself.
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A CATALOG OF SELECTED DOVER BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS OF INTEREST
CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL IN ART, Wassily Kandinsky. Pioneering work by father of abstract art. Thoughts on color theory, nature of art. Analysis of earlier masters. 12 illustrations. 80pp. of text. 5
x 8Ā½.
23411-8
ANIMALS: 1,419 Copyright-Free Illustrations of Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, etc., Jim Harter (ed.). Clear wood engravings present, in extremely lifelike poses, over 1,000 species of animals. One of the most extensive pictorial sourcebooks of its kind. Captions. Index. 284pp. 9 x 12.
23766-4
CELTIC ART: The Methods of Construction, George Bain. Simple geometric techniques for making Celtic interlacements, spirals, Kells-type initials, animals, humans, etc. Over 500 illustrations. 160pp. 9 x 12. (Available in U.S. only.)
22923-8
AN ATLAS OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS, Fritz Schider. Most thorough reference work on art anatomy in the world. Hundreds of illustrations, including selections from works by Vesalius, Leonardo, Goya, Ingres, Michelangelo, others. 593 illustrations. 192pp. 7
x 10Ā¼
20241-0
CELTIC HAND STROKE-BY-STROKE (Irish Half-Uncial from āThe Book of Kellsā): An Arthur Baker Calligraphy Manual, Arthur Baker. Complete guide to creating each letter of the alphabet in distinctive Celtic manner. Covers hand position, strokes, pens, inks, paper, more. Illustrated. 48pp. 8Ā¼ x 11.
24336-2
EASY ORIGAMI, John Montroll. Charming collection of 32 projects (hat, cup, pelican, piano, swan, many more) specially designed for the novice origami hobbyist. Clearly illustrated easy-to-follow instructions insure that even beginning paper-crafters will achieve successful results. 48pp. 8Ā¼ x 11.
27298-2
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BIRDHOUSE CONSTRUCTION FOR WOODWORKERS, Scott D. Campbell. Detailed instructions, illustrations, tables. Also data on bird habitat and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures. 48pp. 5Ā¼ x 8Ā½.
24407-5
BLOOMINGDALEāS ILLUSTRATED 1886 CATALOG: Fashions, Dry Goods and Housewares, Bloomingdale Brothers. Famed merchantsā extremely rare catalog depicting about 1,700 products: clothing, housewares, firearms, dry goods, jewelry, more. Invaluable for dating, identifying vintage items. Also, copyright-free graphics for artists, designers. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village. 160pp. 8Ā¼ x 11.
25780-0
HISTORIC COSTUME IN PICTURES, Braun & Schneider. Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings-from dawn of civilization to end of 19th century. Captions. Many folk costumes. 256pp. 8
x 11Ā¼.
23150-X
STICKLEY CRAFTSMAN FURNITURE CATALOGS, Gustav Stickley and L. & J. G. Stickley. Beautiful, functional furniture in two authentic catalogs from 1910. 594 illustrations, including 277 photos, show settles, rockers, armchairs, reclining chairs, bookcases, desks, tables. 183pp. 6Ā½ x 9Ā¼.
23838-5
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES IN HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS: 1858 to 1949, Ron Ziel (ed.). A rare collection of 126 meticulously detailed official photographs, called ābuilder portraits,ā of American locomotives that majestically chronicle the rise of steam locomotive power in America. Introduction. Detailed captions. xi+ 129pp. 9 x 12.
27393-8
AMERICAāS LIGHTHOUSES: An Illustrated History, Francis Ross Holland, Jr. Delightfully written, profusely illustrated fact-filled survey of over 200 American lighthouses since 1716. History, anecdotes, technological advances, more. 240pp. 8 x 10Ā¾.
25576-X
TOWARDS A NEW ARCHITECTURE, Le Corbusier. Pioneering manifesto by founder of āIntemational School.ā Technical and aesthetic theories, views of industry, economics, relation of form to function, āmass-production splitā and much more. Profusely illustrated. 320pp. 6
x 9Ā¼. (Available in U.S. only.)
25023-7
HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES, Jacob Riis. Famous journalistic record, exposing poverty and degradation of New York slums around 1900, by major social reformer. 100 striking and influential photographs. 233pp. 10 x 7
.
22012-5
FRUIT KEY AND TWIG KEY TO TREES AND SHRUBS, William M. Harlow. One of the handiest and most widely used identification aids. Fruit key covers 120 deciduous and evergreen species; twig key 160 deciduous species. Easily used. Over 300 photographs. 126pp. 5Ā¾ x 8Ā½.
20511-8
COMMON BIRD SONGS, Dr. Donald J. Borror. Songs of 60 most common U.S. birds: robins, sparrows, cardinals, bluejays, finches, more-arranged in order of increasing complexity. Up to 9 variations of songs of each species.
Cassette and manual 99911-4
ORCHIDS AS HOUSE PLANTS, Rebecca Tyson Northen. Grow cattleyas and many other kinds of orchidsāin a window, in a case, or under artificial light. 63 illustrations. 148pp. 5
x 8Ā½.
23261-1
MONSTER MAZES, Dave Phillips. Masterful mazes at four levels of difficulty. Avoid deadly perils and evil creatures to find magical treasures. Solutions for all 32 exciting illustrated puzzles. 48pp. 8Ā¼ x 11.
26005-4
MOZARTāS DON GIOVANNI (DOVER OPERA LIBRETTO SERIES), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Introduced and translated by Ellen H. Bleiler. Standard Italian libretto, with complete English translation. Convenient and thoroughly portable-an ideal companion for reading along with a recording or the pe...
Table of contents
DOVER BOOKS ON WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTORY ESSAY
AUTHORāS PREFACE
I - THE MAN OF FLESH AND BONE
II. - THE STARTING-POINT
III - THE HUNGER OF IMMORTALITY
IV - THE ESSENCE OF CATHOLICISM
V - THE RATIONALIST DISSOLUTION
VI - IN THE DEPTHS OF THE ABYSS
VII - LOVE, SUFFERING, PITY, AND PERSONALITY
VIII - FROM GOD TO GOD
IX - FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY
X - RELIGION, THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE BEYOND AND THE APOCATASTASIS
XI - THE PRACTICAL PROBLEM
CONCLUSION - DON QUIXOTE IN THE CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN TRAGI-COMEDY
INDEX
A CATALOG OF SELECTED DOVER BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS OF INTEREST
