1910 Histoire Manon Lescaut Prévost France Literature Roman Movie Aghion
Histoire de Manon Lescaut Et du Chevalier des Grieux Abbé Prévost. (History of Manon Lescaut) – In French language.
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3rd edition Paris, Libraire Garnier Frères, 1910
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Pp: /8/ + 347 + /4/ + numerous illustations Size: 18,5 x 12 cm.
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Short novel by French autor, Abbé Prévost. The story follows the hero, the Chevalier des Grieux and his lover Manon Lescaut. Roman was controversial and banned from public 1731, but became very popular later. In 1751. author decided to tone down the scandalous details. Novel was adapted to film directed by Gabriel Aghion in 2013.
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Binding: Original quarter leather binding, gilt stamped spine cover, minimal signs of worn. Condition: Marbled endpapers, minimal signs of use, visible on scans.
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For condition and details see the scans.
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