Le Grand Meaulnes par Alain-Fournier
In the French language.
The book has several different English translations, the most recent translation, by Jennifer Hashmi, is: ”Big Meaulnes“.
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Paris , Éditions Émile-Paul Frères, 1913. Numbered copy No 141524.
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Alain-Fournier was the pseudonym of Henri-Alban Fournier, a French author, and soldier. This is the first edition of the only novel he wrote. The novel is considered a classic of French interwar literature.
“Le Grand Meaulnes” is an antique book that unfolds in the picturesque French countryside. Published in 1914, the story revolves around Augustin Meaulnes, a charismatic character whose chance discovery of a mysterious chateau sets the stage for a captivating narrative—the novel delves into themes of youth, friendship, and the elusive nature of fleeting moments. Alain-Fournier’s rich prose and evocative storytelling make this classic a timeless exploration of passion and the profound impact of unexpected adventures on shaping one’s spirit. As readers journey through the pages, a world of love, longing, and the enchantment of ancient days immerses them.
The Prix Goncourt nominated the novel, but it did not win. Frank Davison translated it into English in 1959 for Oxford University Press, and it is widely admired under the title “The Lost Domain.”
This very rare first edition represents a valuable collector’s copy.
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Pp. 370 + /2/. Size: 12.5 x 18 cm.
Binding: Original leather, gilt-stamped, tight, and very well preserved.
Condition: The title page contains a hand signature by the previous owner: “Dara Ristic / 1966”, The front page is missing, erased pencil text on the end paper (barely visible), otherwise in very good condition.
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