First published in 1788, this enjoyed phenomenal success in France and throughout the world. Set on the tropical island of Mauritius, it tells the story of the idyllic childhood of two children of French parentage, their growing love and awakening sexual feelings in adolescence, and their subsequent separation and untimely deaths. Combining a thoroughgoing naivety with exoticism, minute observation of nature and substantive criticism of life, Paul and Virginia exercised a far-reaching influence on later Romantic literature. ...
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First published in 1788, this enjoyed phenomenal success in France and throughout the world. Set on the tropical island of Mauritius, it tells the story of the idyllic childhood of two children of French parentage, their growing love and awakening sexual feelings in adolescence, and their subsequent separation and untimely deaths. Combining a thoroughgoing naivety with exoticism, minute observation of nature and substantive criticism of life, Paul and Virginia exercised a far-reaching influence on later Romantic literature. It holds a special place among serious European novels.
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Good with no dust jacket. C-The delicately decorated cover has moderate soil and a worn corner. Stained closed edge. Former owner's name beautifully written on front endpage; moderate foxing on last endpage and pastedown. Clean text and strong binding. A Little Store that's BIG on Service. Tracking on every package.; B&W Illustrations; 224 pages.
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Maurice Leloir. G in na jacket. Decorative cover. Rubbing & edgewear; discolorationl cracked hinges; yellowing; cornerwear; previous owner's info inside; text otherwise overall clean & sound. 296 pages.
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Leloir, Maurice. Fair. No Jacket. 6.25 Inches. Green leather, spine faded to tan. Heavy wear to leather around edges. Pages clean and tight in binding. Woodcut illustrations by Maurice Leloir. Prior owner's bookplate and name in ink. 197 pages.