Manon -- that name alone is enough to evoke one of the greatest love stories in European Literature, the passion that sweeps a young man of promise off his feet and makes him defy every social convention of his class and flout the laws of God and man for the sake of a girl whose fascination enslaves him. This is no tale of a gradually unfolding love; instead, the novel presents one of the abiding myths of our culture, the sudden enchantment with which woman breaks down man's defences of reason and sense and triumphs over ...
Read More
Manon -- that name alone is enough to evoke one of the greatest love stories in European Literature, the passion that sweeps a young man of promise off his feet and makes him defy every social convention of his class and flout the laws of God and man for the sake of a girl whose fascination enslaves him. This is no tale of a gradually unfolding love; instead, the novel presents one of the abiding myths of our culture, the sudden enchantment with which woman breaks down man's defences of reason and sense and triumphs over conscience.
Read Less
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $10.63, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1894 by George Routledge & Sons Ltd.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Used-Good. Good hardback in half leather. Guillaume's Nelumbos edition. Text in English. A small volume, approx. 8 x 13.5 x 2 cm, in half calf with brown paper boards, five raised bands, and dull gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Boards a bit worn. A few small spots of foxing. Binding tight.
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $14.97, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1954 by Penguin Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. With usual stamps and markings, With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $17.00, fair condition, Sold by Chris's rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Le Mans, FRANCE, published 1959 by ldp.
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $19.17, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1959 by Le Livre De Poche.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $19.35, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1951 by Penguin Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $104.60, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1841 by Joseph Thomas.
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut to cart. $124.22, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1928 by Geoffrey Bles.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
John Austen. Very Good. Brightly illustrated by John Austen, this is a wonderful signed Limited Edition of L'Abbe Prevost's romantic tale. A beautifully illustrated, signed Limited Edition English translation of this mid seventeenth century novel by L'Abbe Prevost. The first edition thus. Number 454 of 500 copies printed, and signed by the prominent British illustrator, John Austen, who was particularly recognised for the Art Deco influences present in his work. Illustrated with twelve charming colour plates from Austen, and further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete. A wonderful edition of the controversial tale of Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon Lescaut, a work initially banned in France upon publication. In the publisher's original quarter vellum binding, with cloth covered boards. Light handling marks to back strip, otherwise, externally excellent. Spotting to fore edge of text block. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Very Good.
Add this copy of Manon Lescaut (Penguin Classics) to cart. $5.25, good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND.