Francois Coppee; Gustave Flaubert - Contes Rapides & Madame Bovary

Paris, Alphonse Lemerre; Bibliotheque-Charpentier, 1889-1892. Leather. Two smartly bound important French pieces from Francois Coppee and Gustave Flaubert, in the original French. French. Two volumes. This set contains: Contes Rapides, 1889. A collection of short stories providing a social commentary on late nineteenth century France. Exploring the different lives of ordinary people and artists, infused with humor and often focused on the complexities of human relationships. Written by Francois Edouard Joachim Coppee, a French poet and novelist. Madame Bovary: Moeurs de Province, 1892. Edition definitive. A seminal work of literary realism, this novel follows as the eponymous character lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. It is now considered Flaubert's masterpiece, and one of the most influential literary works in history. Written by Gustave Flaubert, a French novelist considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled boards. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and light fading to the spines. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot and light age toning to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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