1775 Contes of Jean de Fontaine Tales Erotica French Literature Illustrated
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1775 Contes of Jean de Fontaine Tales Erotica French Literature Illustrated
Jean de la Fontaine was without question, the most widely read 17th-century fabulist, and perhaps could be rivaled only by Aesop himself. He wrote for what he intended to be a sophisticated French audience; however, his stories provided important lessons on morality for children and adults alike. Many of Fontaines fables were adapted from those of Aesop and Phaedrus; though he did take liberties to make them his own.
Fontaines Tales (or contes) have not maintained the same popularity as his fables; however, they are no less desirable today. They differ from the fables in that they often contain more sexually explicit content and not marketed toward a younger audience.
This particular single-tome, two-volume edition is quite desirable – note the fine, frontispiece engraving.
Item number: #21353
Price: $499
FONTAINE, Jean de la
Contes et nouvelles en vers
A Londres [ca. 1769-1775].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 tome
Vol. 1 – [8], xii, 212, [4]
Vol. 2 – [8], 247, [1]
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~5.75in X 3.25in (14.5cm x 8cm)
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21353
Jean de la Fontaine was without question, the most widely read 17th-century fabulist, and perhaps could be rivaled only by Aesop himself. He wrote for what he intended to be a sophisticated French audience; however, his stories provided important lessons on morality for children and adults alike. Many of Fontaines fables were adapted from those of Aesop and Phaedrus; though he did take liberties to make them his own.
Fontaines Tales (or contes) have not maintained the same popularity as his fables; however, they are no less desirable today. They differ from the fables in that they often contain more sexually explicit content and not marketed toward a younger audience.
This particular single-tome, two-volume edition is quite desirable – note the fine, frontispiece engraving.
Item number: #21353
Price: $499
FONTAINE, Jean de la
Contes et nouvelles en vers
A Londres [ca. 1769-1775].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 tome
Vol. 1 – [8], xii, 212, [4]
Vol. 2 – [8], 247, [1]
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~5.75in X 3.25in (14.5cm x 8cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1775 Contes of Jean de Fontaine Tales Erotica French Literature Illustrated
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