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Les Martyrs, ou Le Triomphe de la Religion Chretienne
Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand
1809
Le Normant, Imprimeur-Libraire : Paris
5.5" by 3.5"
xxiv, 316; 296; 294pp.
SUMMARY
A complete three volume set of this first edition of Chateaubriand's prose epic The Martyrs, in the original French.
First Edition,Leather Binding,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
French.
Complete in three volumes.
First edition.
A prose epic and apologetic work featuring Eudore, a Greek Christian, diverted from his mission by a druidess from Armorica, Velléda. The action of this "Breton novel of origins" takes place among the Riedones and explores the question of understanding a new social order.
The first twelve books feature Eudorus, the last descendant of Philipœmen a hero of Greek liberty, recounting the early years of his life up to the time of his return to Arcadia. Eudore's story depicts a long journey through Rome, the barbarian countries of the north, Armorica, the Egyptian desert, and the Holy Land.
Eudore continues his spiritual journey, leading him to the Christian religion, with the last twelve books depicting the triumph of the Christian religion under the persecution of Diocletian.
The themes explored were particularly important following the Revolution of 1789 in the light of a Christianity reconciling the freedom of individuals inherited from antiquity and the social virtues of the Christian religion.
Written by Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who influenced French literature of the nineteenth century.
CONDITION
In the original full tree calf. Externally, smart with light wear and rubbing to the extremities. Minor fading to the spines with the odd small mark to the boards. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spines with small cracks to the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light age toning to the extremities. The odd small spot with further spotting to the first and last few pages. A contemporary ink inscription to the half titles.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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