RacineBiblio.com
Jean RacineBiblio.com
Chefs D'Oeuvres
1874FGN21-D-3Paris: Librairie Hachette 1874. Cloth. Good. 7" by 5". Not Stated. Jean Racine was a c.17 writer often regarded as being of 'revolutionary' importance depsite swings in popularity over the centuries outside France. Jean Racine was a c.17 writer often regarded as being of 'revolutionary' importance depsite swings in popularity over the centuries outside France. Racine is often compared to Shakespeare or Walter Scott both of whom many English critics advocated fiercely over him in acts which the French decried as Francophobia. Here we have a lovely compendium of his 'Chefs-D'Oeuvres' masterpieces namely the classically-themed plays Andromaque Les Plaideurs Britannicus Brnice Bajazet Mithridate Iphignie Phedre Esther and Athalie ideally suited to those wishing to draw their own conclusions! Externally bound in smart green cloth with marbled paper boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Some wear to corners and minimal wear to head and tail of spine. Internally firmly bound with tape repair to hinge and nominal inscription to frontpaper with corresponding blot on opposite pastedown. Moderate spotting throughout. Good Librairie Hachette hardcover
Rooke Books · Royaume-Uni49,99 £GB≈ 57,08 €
