The Opinions of Jerome Coignard (original title: Les Opinions de J???r???me Coignard ) was first published in 1893. The book is a philosophical and satirical work that features the character Abb??? J???r???me Coignard, a learned and witty priest whose observations and adventures provide a lens through which France critiques society and human nature. The novel is structured as a series of essays and dialogues in which Coignard, alongside his young pupil Jacques Tournebroche, explores various topics such as morality, ...
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The Opinions of Jerome Coignard (original title: Les Opinions de J???r???me Coignard ) was first published in 1893. The book is a philosophical and satirical work that features the character Abb??? J???r???me Coignard, a learned and witty priest whose observations and adventures provide a lens through which France critiques society and human nature. The novel is structured as a series of essays and dialogues in which Coignard, alongside his young pupil Jacques Tournebroche, explores various topics such as morality, religion, politics, and philosophy. Through Coignard's sharp wit and eloquent discourse, France examines the follies and hypocrisies of his time, often using humor and irony to underscore his points. The Opinions of Jerome Coignard is known for its engaging prose and the depth of its intellectual and satirical content. Anatole France uses the character of Coignard to express his own views and critiques, making the novel both an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Edges and spine of leather binding worn; pages tight siwht some light penciling in margins; prev. owner's bookplate inside ft. cover.. 218 p. Insightful essays first published in France in 1893.
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Good. First edition. Good/ spine is discolored w/some markings on cover, bumped corners and spine-ends, jagged-yellowed pages, slightly loose hinge. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Very Good. Later edition. Translated by Mrs. Wilfrid Jackson. Very good with some erosion around the extremities and light soiling on the top edge. One book of a set.
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Very Good in Good jacket. First edition. Very good in good dustwrapper. Name written very small inside front cover. Pages light yellow from age. Clean text. Solid book. Nicks on dustwrapper spine ends and corners. Dustwrapper turned brown. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Very Good. A very good copy in original cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front cover and top edge gilt. Cloth is somewhat faded along spine and there are some short tears in cloth at top of spine end and some minor corner bumping. Internally, a tight and clean copy with no prior owner markings or bookplates. Paper is aging as would be expected. There are some soiling spots on the endsheets. 218 pages. Decorated title page, but no illustrations.
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Very Good. 1913, No dustjacket, attractive red covers with gilt lettering on spine & cover, all read perfect-spine lightly faded, clean text, binding is cracking at inside hinges but all pages well attached, illustrated endpaper rubbed at top corner, gilt on top edge of textblock..