Rechenberg, Adam (Herausgeber):Livre Rare Book
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Le Villebrequin de Me Adam menuisier de Nevers contenant toutes sortes de poësies gallantes tant en sonnets epistres epigrammes élégies madrigaux que stances et autres pièces autant curieuses que divertissantes sur toutes sortes de sujets
166349622à Paris: Chez Guillaume de Luyne 1663. Fine. Chez Guillaume de Luyne à Paris 1663 14 x 8.50 cm relié Second edition published a few months after the first edition this second edition has the merit of containing tributes by Saint Aignan Scudery Bertault Ménard. Contemporary binding in full porphyry calf. Spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt compartments and fleurons as well as a red morocco title-label. Double gilt fillet framing the covers. All edges marbled. Adam Billaut 1602-1662 was one of the first working-class poets; Les chevilles by Master Adam appeared in 1644 and had great critical success. Billaut became the protégé of the Prince de Condé was pensioned by Richelieu and admired by his peers. If his poetry shines little through elegance in a century that was full of it his language is full of verve and originality and his collections make him one of the very first poets of the 17th century one of those whose language is always appreciated devoid of affectation and unnecessary ornaments. Chez Guillaume de Luyne hardcover
