1765 2vol Oeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De Marivaux Antiquarian Literature Books

1765 2vol Oeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De Marivaux Antiquarian Literature BooksOeuvres Diverses De Monsieur De MarivauxLa Vie de L' Auteur & Le Premier Volume Du Dom Quichotte Moderne - Le Second Volume du Dom Quichotte ModernePublished by Chez Duchesne Libraire: Paris 17652 Volume SetEnglish Translation: "Various Works By Monsieur De Marivaux. The Author's Life & The First & Second Volume of Modern Dom Quixote""Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (4 February 1688 - 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist. He is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, writing numerous comedies for the Comédie-Française and the Comédie-Italienne of Paris. His most important works are Le Triomphe de l'amour, Le Jeu de l'amour et du hasard and Les Fausses Confidences. He also published a number of essays and two important but unfinished novels, La Vie de Marianne and Le Paysan parvenu."General wear and fading to covers and spines with some damage to outer cover hinges as shown. Likely original covers with replaced outer spines in good condition with no loose pages. Covers holding strong and structural integrity of all books is sound. Pages are pleasantly age toned but predominantly clean with no foxing. Good condition overall. Note that this is volume 1, 2 & 3 of a presumed 5 volume set. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 17cm x 10cm x 2.5cm (x 2 vols)

1779 3vol Oeuvres De J. Racine Antique Leather French Literature Books Paris

Oeuvres De J. Racine

Par La Compagnie Des Libraires: Paris 1779

Complete 3 Volume Set

" Œuvres de J. Racine (1779) is a complete three-volume set that presents the works of Jean Racine, one of the most influential playwrights of 17th-century France. Known for his mastery of classical French tragedy, Racine's works explore themes of fate, love, and the conflict between human desire and moral or divine law. This edition, published by La Compagnie des Libraires in Paris, presents Racine's complete works in a corrected and expanded format, offering a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French literature. The volumes feature engraved illustrations and are bound in leather, with decorative gilt-stamped spines that reflect the period's elegance and refinement.

This edition is of particular interest to collectors of rare French literature and those studying the classical French theatrical tradition. With its elegant bindings, engraved frontispieces, and scholarly annotations, Œuvres de J. Racine is an essential acquisition for those interested in the intellectual and cultural history of 17th-century France, and the dramatic legacy of Racine himself. The complete three-volume set offers a thorough and accessible presentation of his enduring contribution to world literature. "

General wear and fading to covers and spines as shown. 2 covers all but detached, outer spines split and other covers wobbly etc. Aside from covers text block binding is excellent. Pages are pleasantly age toned otherwise clean and well presented. All three volumes in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.