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1842 Paul Et Virginie by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre Ed miniature Illustrated

1842réf. EN-08182026-145954-a5936Paris: H. Lebrun 1842. Edition miniature. Hardcover Half Leather. Very Good/None. 12 x 10 x 2. This book contains two significant works by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre: "Paul et Virginie" and "La Chaumière Indienne." "Paul et Virginie" is a poignant novel about two innocent fatherless children raised in harmony with nature on the island of Mauritius. Their idyllic existence is disrupted when Virginia is sent to France by a wealthy aunt only to return years later and tragically drown in a shipwreck before Paul's eyes. The novel explores themes of innocent love the corrupting influence of civilization and the beauty of an unspoiled natural setting. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre 1737-1814 was a French writer and botanist recognized as a precursor to the Romantic movement. His experiences as an engineer on the island of Mauritius provided material for his early literary works and deeply influenced his most famous novel "Paul et Virginie." He was a disciple of Jean-Jacques Rousseau sharing a love for nature and a rejection of societal artifice. His writings often promoted an enthusiastic nature-inspired religion and cultural primitivism which became central ideas of Romanticism. "Paul et Virginie" achieved immense success upon its publication in 1788 and is considered a classic of French literature influencing the development of exotic and descriptive lyricism in literature. "La Chaumière Indienne" The Indian Cottage published in 1790 is another philosophical tale where a traveler discovers wisdom from an Indian outcast further exploring themes of cultural primitivism and the search for truth in nature. Collectors find this book interesting not only for its literary merit and historical significance as an early example of Romanticism but also for its exploration of themes like the noble savage the corrupting influence of society and the idealization of nature all presented through captivating narratives. Overall condition is Very Good. The Half Leather hardcover boards are moderately rubbed moderately edgeworn and moderately scuffed with bumped corners and light soiling. The spine is darkened and moderately rubbed with bumped head and tail and worn gilt. The hinges and joints are Very Good. The text block is toned and shows minor foxing. The endpapers are toned and bear an inscription. The plates and illustrations show minor foxing. Location: ABS-1-1-007 H. Lebrun hardcover

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