Author: ALAIN-FOURNIER
Title: Le Grand Meaulnes: The Wanderer
Description: New York: The Heritage Press, 1958. Hardcover. Alain-Fournier's only novel was first published in France in 1913 shortly before his death in World War I. This translation, by François Delisle under the title "The Wanderer," first appeared in 1928. Semi-autobiographical in nature, it is concerned with the protagonist Augustin Meaulnes and his hasty attempts at finding love. With illustrations in color by Dignimont, and an introduction by Henri Peyre. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. II:23). --- In silky blue cloth-covered boards with titling on oval silver spine block. Volume housed in silver paper-covered slipcase. --- An excellent copy: bright, tightly-bound and unmarked. Structurally sound slipcase with quite a bit of scratching to silver paper covering, else structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xxx, 233 pages. Near Fine .

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