Domenico Porpora - Lo Stoico Erudito, diviso in sei Discorsi Accademici - 1770

Domenico Porpora – The Stoic Scholar, divided into six Academic Discourses – Naples, Felice Mosca, 1710 Interesting work of moral philosophy and erudition from the early 18th century, composed by Doctor Domenico Porpora and printed in Naples by Felice Mosca in 1710, with the license of the Superiors. The volume is dedicated to Charles III of the Habsburgs, indicated on the title page as king of Spain and of Naples. The work, structured in six academic discourses, addresses moral and philosophical themes related to virtue, wisdom, human conduct, and Stoic tradition, with numerous references to classical authors and quotations in Latin. Characteristics of the copy: • An old volume, in Italian. • Leather binding with handwritten title on the spine. • Title page with typographic vignette. • Initials and typographic ornaments. • Ancient handwritten annotation in the preliminary pages. • Text accompanied by marginal references and quotations. Conditions: copy showing signs of time and use. Browned and stained parchment, abrasions and wear to the spine, with material loss at the lower part. Pages with yellowing, sporadic stains and halos; text generally clear and legible. Please study the photographs carefully, part of the description. An interesting testimony of Neapolitan philosophical and typographic production from the early 18th century, suitable for a collection of old books, moral philosophy, and cultural history of the Kingdom of Naples.

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