Albert Samain / Galanis - Polyphème - 1926

Fascinating numbered and illustrated edition of 7 color copper engravings, of which 5 are hors-texte, by D. Galanis which takes the mythological figure of the Cyclops to turn it into a poetic work where the monster's legendary brutality becomes inner depth and emotional drama -

Far from simply rewriting the Homeric tale, the text focuses on humanizing Polyphème by revealing his loneliness, his longing for love and his suffering in the face of indifference or rejection -

The relationship with Galatée, an inaccessible nymph, becomes the symbolic heart of the work, embodying the irreducible gap between physical power and emotional fragility. A lyrical atmosphere dominates the whole, carried by a musical and evocative writing that favors suggestion, imagery and psychological nuances -

The ancient myth is thus revisited from an intimate angle, where apparent monstrosity masks a deep and tragic sensitivity. The marine landscapes, natural elements and references to the pastoral universe reinforce the symbolic dimension of the text, placing the story in a space that is both real and dreamt -

Albert Samain / Galanis - Polyphème - 1926 - A la Sphère -
71 pages.

Good condition of the binding, loose-leaf work, in its original illustrated cover, under the publisher's slipcase, binding under the protection of a cellophane wrap, light wear from handling, ties of the slipcase missing, some defects on the slipcase, the spine smooth and mute –

Very good interior condition, title in color, work enriched with 7 color copper engravings, including 5 hors-texte, by D. Galanis, print run of only 181 copies, this one of the 150 numbered on Arches numbered 90, a pleasant copy –

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