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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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: