The Pursuit of Happiness (Literature & criticism) by Peter Quennell - 1988-09-12

Constable, 1988-09-12. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

London, UK Constable and Company Ltd. , 1988. Hardcover First Edition [1988], so stated. First Edition [1988], so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows barely discernible spine lean; several extremely faint, tiny spots at the top edge; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price has not been clipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 200pp. Hardback with DJ. Peter Quennell has been fascinated by the subject of happiness since early childhood, when he first sought to understand its meaning, and to establish whether or not anyone ever actually attained it. Studying the lives and works of creative artists from the Old Stone Age to the present day, this book analyzes how individual men and women have been inspired by this universally shared human pursuit. Is happiness a natural human right, as Jean-Jacques Rousseau… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.