Molière - Les Œuvres de Monsieur de Molière - 1681
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Two-volume, leather-bound edition of Les Œuvres de Monsieur de Molière (1681), in French, reissued edition, comprising major comedies and theatre works by Molière and totaling 732 pages.
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A truly rare two-volume set that is among the first major collective editions devoted to the playwright, bearing witness to the immediate reception and the canonization of his work within the French literary heritage -
These volumes bring together several major comedies, offering an overview of Molière's theatrical art, marked by social satire, keen observation of manners, and the subtle balance between comedy and moral critique -
Here are presented the following plays: The School for Wives, The Critique, The Princess of Élide, The Sicilian, Amphitryon, The Forced Marriage, The Miser, The Glory of the Val-de-Grâce, George Dandin, The Impostor & The Doctor in Spite of Himself -
Molière - The Works of Monsieur de Molière - 1681 - Volumes II and III - Denis Thierry, Claude Barbin & Pierre Trabouillet -
2 leaves. 419 pages; plus 1 leaf, 310 pages.
Good condition of the bindings, volumes in their full period brown morocco leather, wear from use, spines damaged with losses of material, three headcaps missing, corners worn, joints worn, fore-edges speckled red, spine with raised bands, titles and volume numbers gilt.
Good interior condition, numerous browning stains, a few damp spots, pretty borders, beautiful initial, tailpieces.
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A truly rare two-volume set that is among the first major collective editions devoted to the playwright, bearing witness to the immediate reception and the canonization of his work within the French literary heritage -
These volumes bring together several major comedies, offering an overview of Molière's theatrical art, marked by social satire, keen observation of manners, and the subtle balance between comedy and moral critique -
Here are presented the following plays: The School for Wives, The Critique, The Princess of Élide, The Sicilian, Amphitryon, The Forced Marriage, The Miser, The Glory of the Val-de-Grâce, George Dandin, The Impostor & The Doctor in Spite of Himself -
Molière - The Works of Monsieur de Molière - 1681 - Volumes II and III - Denis Thierry, Claude Barbin & Pierre Trabouillet -
2 leaves. 419 pages; plus 1 leaf, 310 pages.
Good condition of the bindings, volumes in their full period brown morocco leather, wear from use, spines damaged with losses of material, three headcaps missing, corners worn, joints worn, fore-edges speckled red, spine with raised bands, titles and volume numbers gilt.
Good interior condition, numerous browning stains, a few damp spots, pretty borders, beautiful initial, tailpieces.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
History, Literature, Theatre
Book Title
Les Œuvres de Monsieur de Molière
Author/ Illustrator
Molière
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1681
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Denis Thierry, Claude Barbin & Pierre Trabouillet
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
732
