Droll Stories 3 Volumes, by Honoré de Balzac
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"Droll Stories" by Honoré de Balzac is an entertaining collection of humorous short stories set in medieval and Renaissance France. Originally published between 1832 and 1837, the 1932 Limited Editions Club edition spans three volumes and features illustrations by W. A. Dwiggins. The tales, which draw inspiration from the likes of Boccaccio and Rabelais, employ a playful pastiche of archaic French, adding a delightful challenge for contemporary readers. Themes of social life and morality are explored through narratives that shift from the absurd to the grim. With handmade paper and a limited print run, this edition is a treasure for collectors and a must-read for those appreciating witty storytelling."
Three volumes. Printed boards. Mild rubbing to the edges. Some chipping to the foot of volume 3.
Limited Editions Club
Hardcover
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"Droll Stories" by Honoré de Balzac is an entertaining collection of humorous short stories set in medieval and Renaissance France. Originally published between 1832 and 1837, the 1932 Limited Editions Club edition spans three volumes and features illustrations by W. A. Dwiggins. The tales, which draw inspiration from the likes of Boccaccio and Rabelais, employ a playful pastiche of archaic French, adding a delightful challenge for contemporary readers. Themes of social life and morality are explored through narratives that shift from the absurd to the grim. With handmade paper and a limited print run, this edition is a treasure for collectors and a must-read for those appreciating witty storytelling."
Three volumes. Printed boards. Mild rubbing to the edges. Some chipping to the foot of volume 3.
Limited Editions Club
Hardcover
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!