Fables, 1845, French | Fables de Florian, Paris, P.C. Lehuby, 1845, 584.

Florian, J.P.C., de

Prizebinding, Fables, 1845, French | Fables de Florian, Paris, P.C. Lehuby, 1845, 584 pp.

Name: Prizebinding, Fables, 1845, French | Fables de Florian, Paris, P.C. Lehuby, 1845, 584 pp.
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A collection of fables by the French author Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794). Bound with a prize form granted to E. ter Meulen for his impeccable presence at the Institute of Dirk Ouwersloot (1794-1874) in Heemstede. He was boarding school owner in Heemstede (Amsterdam is crossed out), moved in 1850 to Doetinchem where he died in 1874. Date of price form: June 29th of 1844. All fables are accompanied by plates. The fables are followed by the poem “Tobie” and he eglogue “Ruth”. From p. 239 on: fables by various other authors.

Although nowadays Florian is mainly known for his fables for a younger public, his contemporaries praised him for his poetical and pastoral novels. Born from a Castilian mother, Florian was heavily influenced by Spain and its literature, he drew much inspiration from the works of Cervantes. In 1788, Florian became a member of the Académie française. His famous collection of Fables appeared in 1802.

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Half leather, 18.5 x 12 cm. Damaged spine, signs of wear. Discolored plates. Foxing.

€ 65,40 (€ 60,00 ex. btw)

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