Marcel Pagnol / Dubout - César - 1949

Charming numbered edition 2181 on large white vellum and illustrated that concludes with tenderness and humor by bringing together the emblematic characters of the Old Port in a dramatic comedy where secrets, regrets and reunions weave a poignant thread -

Twenty years have passed: Marius, once at sea, has become a mechanic in Toulon; Fanny, abandoned but faithful to her duty, is now Panisse’s wife, a wealthy, dying merchant; and César, Marius’s father, still embodies the Marseille verve, popular wisdom and paternal love -

The plot centers on the revelation of Césariot’s true paternity, Fanny’s son, raised by Panisse but biologically Marius’s child, which triggers a series of confrontations, confessions and reconciliations, where honor, truth and love triumph over social conventions -

Pagnol’s style, both lyrical and familiar, brings to life savory dialogues, deeply human characters and a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere -

Dubout’s illustrations, full of whimsy, caricature and tenderness, amplify the comedy of the situations while underscoring the emotional and moral dimension of the narrative -

Marcel Pagnol / Dubout - César - 1949 - Editions du Livre -
284 pages -

Very good condition of the binding, the work in its full original red cover, light signs of wear, smooth spine, white lettering on the front cover and spine -

Very good interior condition, title page printed in red and black, enriched with beautiful colored off-text engravings by Dubout including one on the frontispiece and on a two-page spread, clean text, fresh interior, a fine numbered copy 2181 on large white vellum -

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