1931: The History of Chevalier Des Grieux and of Manon Lescaut, by Abbe Prevost D’Exiles

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The History of Chevalier Des Grieux and of Manon Lescaut is a classic French novel by Abbe Prevost D’Exiles, originally published in 1731. The novel tells the tragic love story of Des Grieux, a young nobleman, and Manon Lescaut, a beautiful and charming woman who leads him into a life of debauchery and crime. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of 18th-century French society, its exploration of the themes of love, passion, and morality, and its powerful and emotional ending. This edition of the novel, translated by Helen Waddel and with an introduction by George Saintsbury, was published in London in 1931 and is a beautiful antique volume with a cloth spine, gilt lettering, and deckled fore-edges.

Despite some wear and rubbing around the corners and edges of the faded board covers, the book is in near-immaculate condition, with no writing or markings on the pages. This edition is a wonderful example of a classic French novel and a beautiful addition to any book collection.

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The History of Chevalier Des Grieux and of Manon Lescaut, by Abbe Prevost D’Exiles, translated from the original 1731 text by Helen Waddel. With an introduction by George Saintsbury. Published by Constable & Co Ltd in London 1931. Printed in Great Britain by Robert Maclehose and Co Ltd, the University of Glasgow. 262 pages

Hardcover volume with cloth spine, gilt lettering on burgundy leather insert on spine. Faded board covers with wear and rubbing around corners and edges. Gilt top edges. Deckled fore-edges. Minor foxing on end pages.

Aside for the wear of the cover, the book is in near immaculate condition. There is no writing or markings on the pages.

A wonderful antique publication.

Weight .55 kg
Dimensions 22.5 × 15 × 4 cm
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